Design Engineer

Fidelity Building Services Group • Owings Mills, MD

79d • $80,000

About The Position

Smart Building Technologies (SBT), a Fidelity company, is seeking a Design Engineer to create building automation and control system designs. The role develops complete system designs and supporting documentation, determines cost-effective products and installation methods, and provides technical support to team members and customers throughout project development. The Design Engineer coordinates with Operations and Project Managers, reviews project requirements and risks, and supports commissioning and project documentation.

The position works on building automation, energy management, facility monitoring, critical systems monitoring, and smart lighting solutions. SBT uses open protocol technologies to integrate equipment and systems from multiple manufacturers. The company serves Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

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 AutoCAD.
• 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

• Experience with Delta and/or Reliable Controls design.

Responsibilities

• Design complete building automation systems, including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
• Determine appropriate products and installation methods to develop cost-effective, 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 using 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

• Professional development through training, workshops, and certifications.
• Career advancement pathways within Fidelity Building Services Group’s network of companies.
• Ample paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Salary of $80k or more, 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