Senior Controls Design Engineer (HVAC / Building Automation)

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Senior Controls Design Engineer (HVAC / Building Automation)

$120000 - $150000 per year | San Jose, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Established Building Controls company - design, installation, management and maintenance

A bit about us:

System Integration Company - design, installation, management and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning control systems.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Company vehicle or car allowance with fuel reimbursement
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs

Job Details

Senior Controls Design Engineer (HVAC / Building Automation)

San Jose, CA

Overview: We are looking for a Senior Controls Design Engineer to support and lead the design of building automation systems for complex commercial and mission-critical projects. This role blends hands-on system design with mentorship, helping guide junior engineers while collaborating across project teams to deliver high-performance HVAC control solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design control systems and develop sequences of operation for large HVAC and BAS projects
• Create and review engineering drawings to ensure accuracy, performance, and project alignment
• Work closely with project managers, programmers, field teams, and sales to support successful delivery
• Provide QA/QC on designs and maintain engineering standards across projects
• Mentor and support junior engineers while helping manage project workloads

What You Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field
• Experience with HVAC systems and building automation design
• Strong understanding of control sequences, system integration, and mechanical plans
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects

This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including commercial campuses, data centers, and advanced technical facilities, with a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and system performance.

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