Building Automation Design Engineer
Building Automation Design Engineer
Chicago, IL $100,000+ Base Salary 100% Employer-Paid Insurance | Career Progression | Financial Growth
Are you a Building Automation Design Engineer looking for a role where your technical abilities are recognised and rewarded? We're working with a growing Building Automation contractor in Chicago that is looking to add a Design Engineer to support a strong pipeline of commercial projects across the city.
This is an opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its employees, offering clear career progression, financial growth, and a leadership team committed to helping you reach your long-term goals. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals in a collaborative environment where your development is a priority, not an afterthought.
The Role
As a Building Automation Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing BAS solutions for a variety of commercial facilities across Chicago. You'll collaborate with Project Managers, Sales Engineers, Technicians, and customers to deliver high-quality controls designs from concept through project completion.
Projects include:
- Large Commercial Office Buildings
- Healthcare Facilities
- Schools and Universities
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Government Facilities
- Industrial and Manufacturing Sites
This role provides exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle, allowing you to expand both your technical knowledge and industry expertise.
Responsibilities
- Design Building Automation and HVAC controls systems for commercial projects
- Produce system architecture drawings and control schematics
- Develop points lists, sequences of operation, and submittal packages
- Create network layouts and control system documentation
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Review plans, specifications, and customer requirements
- Support project execution and provide technical guidance when required
- Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Requirements
- 3+ years of Building Automation, HVAC Controls, or BAS Design experience
- Strong proficiency with Visio
- AutoCAD experience is preferred but not required
- Understanding of HVAC systems, sequences of operation, and controls architecture
- Ability to create detailed technical documentation and drawings
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Desire to grow professionally and take on greater responsibility over time
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000+ base salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- Guaranteed career progression opportunities
- Clear financial progression as you develop within the business
- 100% employer-paid health insurance - no employee contribution
- PTO package
- Long-term stability with a strong project backlog
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
Why This Opportunity?
If you're looking for a company that offers more than just a paycheck, this could be the ideal move. You'll work on high-profile commercial projects throughout Chicago, receive full employer-paid insurance coverage, and join a business that actively promotes from within. Whether your goal is to become a Senior Design Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager, you'll have the support and resources needed to get there.
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