Design Engineer

Fidelity Building Services Group • Ewing Township, NJ

116d • $80,000

About The Position

HCT Control Technologies (HCT), a Fidelity company, is seeking a Design Engineer to develop building automation and control system designs. The role creates complete system design packages, determines effective products and installation methods, and prepares documentation for operational handoff and commissioning. The Design Engineer also provides technical support to colleagues and customers, participates in project turnover, reviews project requirements, and helps maintain accurate scope, cost, and documentation. On-site walkthroughs may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of engineering or systems design experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Strong understanding of building automation, mechanical systems, and design principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Design building automation systems, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
• Select products and installation methods to provide cost-effective and efficient project solutions.
• Prepare submittals, shop drawings, and schedules for handoff to Operations.
• Serve as a technical resource for team members and customers during project development.
• Participate in sales-to-operations turnover meetings to validate project accuracy and design intent.
• Conduct on-site walkthroughs as needed to refine project design.
• Design network architectures for operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integrations, including LON, Ethernet, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Review plans, specifications, and codes to assess project requirements and risks.
• Generate DDC point databases and provide startup documentation for commissioning.
• Support engineering re-estimates and communicate scope updates to Project Managers.
• Prepare and issue RFIs when clarification is needed.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain complete, organized project documentation.

Benefits

• Training, workshops, and certifications for professional development.
• Career growth pathways within Fidelity Building Services Group’s network of companies.
• Ample paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Salary of $80,000+ commensurate with experience, with opportunities for performance-based incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree