Design Engineer

Fidelity Building Services Group • Owings Mills, MD

18h • $80,000

About The Position

Ready to grow your career while driving the future of smart buildings? At Smart Building Technologies (SBT), a Fidelity company, we’re helping facilities run smarter, safer, and more efficiently through innovative building automation and control solutions. We’re looking for a Design Engineer who’s passionate about technology, detail-oriented, and ready to help shape high-performance environments through exceptional system design. If you love solving complex challenges, turning technical concepts into reality, and working alongside a collaborative, fast-paced team — this is your opportunity to make an impact.

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 preferred.

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 the best mix of products and installation methods to deliver cost-effective, efficient project solutions.
• Prepare submittals, shop drawings, and schedules for handoff to Operations.
• Act as a technical resource for team members and customers throughout 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 supporting operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integrations (LON, Ethernet, Modbus, 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

• Access to training, workshops, and certifications
• Clear pathways for growth within Fidelity Building Services Group’s network of companies
• Ample paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive Pay: $80k+
• Opportunities for performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

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