Building Automation System Engineer
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SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

SmithGroup is looking for a Building Automation System Engineer to join our team. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Phoenix, or Washington, DC.

Working with us, you will:

• Work closely with project teams across SmithGroup to collaborate on and develop best practice building instrumentation & 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 Coordinate 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.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology or related field.
• A 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.

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 first-hand 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 ...@smithgroup.com