Building Automation Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States SmithGroup Full time
Building Automation System Engineer

SmithGroup is a leading integrated design firm that combines research, data, and technology with innovation and creativity to deliver resilient and inclusive spaces that address our clients' most pressing challenges.

Our teams create exceptional design solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed-use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks, and open spaces, as well as urban environments.

We are seeking passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries, and contribute to a carbon-free future.

This position can be located in any of our offices in Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix, or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with project teams across SmithGroup to develop best practice building instrumentation and control system designs for projects, including DDC systems and full BAS systems architecture.
  • Assist mechanical engineers in editing project-specific controls specifications.
  • Develop master controls specifications.
  • Assist mechanical engineers in generating control drawings and basis of design narratives.
  • Assist mechanical engineers in applying building and energy codes to control system designs.
  • Assist mechanical engineers in reviewing HVAC controls submittals, RFIs, and contractor-proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
  • Assist mechanical engineers in coordinating with commissioning agents.
  • Lead the development of standard template control system diagrams, points lists, sequences of operation, and controls-related master specifications.
  • Champion cross-office acceptance and application of controls standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and train junior-level controls engineers.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working as an HVAC controls engineer.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
  • Working knowledge of the design, construction, and commissioning process.
  • Working knowledge of IMC, IECC, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, and ASHRAE Guideline 36.
  • Working knowledge of REVIT.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Resourceful and team-oriented problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
Benefits:

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays.

Join us and see firsthand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration, and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page.

Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact us.



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