Controls Project Engineer

Havtech LLC•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

We’re hiring a detail-oriented Building Automation Project Engineer to convert sales estimates, contract drawings, and specifications into complete submittal packages and constructible designs. You’ll develop control sequences, single-line diagrams, instrument and I/O schedules, bills of material, and valve/damper selections according to company standards and industry best practices. You’ll support project intake and turnover with Sales and coordinate design progress and handoffs with Project Management — delivering accurate as-built documentation at closeout and staying current on controls technology and trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, or 4+ years relevant BAS experience.
3–7 years experience developing building automation/control submittals and shop drawings.
Experience with sequences of operation, point lists/I/O, and BOM creation.
Knowledge of HVAC equipment controls and field devices (VAV, AHU, chiller, etc.).
Proficiency with Vision and AutoCAD to produce or review control drawings.
Experience with BAS platforms/protocols (Tridium Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management tools preferred.

Nice To Haves

NICET or other HVAC/control certifications; commissioning credentials a plus.
Manufacturer product training or certification (Tridium, Honeywell, etc.).
Knowledge of HVAC piping and hydronic calculations for valve sizing.
Understanding of BAS networking and cybersecurity best practices.
Experience in a contractor or systems integrator environment.

Responsibilities

Produce full submittal packages from sales estimates, contract drawings and specifications, including control narratives, diagrams, and device selections.
Ensure designs comply with contract requirements, project specs, applicable codes, and company standards.
Participate in project intake/turnover meetings with Sales to verify scope and clarifications.
Lead or facilitate design progress meetings and turnovers with Project Management, commissioning, procurement, and field teams.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers/contractors to integrate BAS into the overall building systems.
Generate clear deliverables for procurement, installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation.
Support commissioning activities by providing sequences, point lists, and functional test procedures.
Maintain and update standard templates, sequences library, and selection guidelines.
Keep current on BAS hardware/software trends and cybersecurity best practices.
Provide technical support to sales, project managers, service, and field teams.
Identify scope gaps, risks, and potential change-order opportunities.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the engineering and submittal workflows.