Senior Design Engineer

About the role:

The Senior Design Engineer leads the design, documentation, and implementation of complex building automation and control systems for commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities. Acting as both a technical expert and mentor, this role drives high‑quality engineering deliverables, ensures adherence to industry standards, and supports seamless integration across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.

The Senior Design Engineer plays a critical role in advancing Divcon’s building automation capabilities through technical leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of scalable, energy‑efficient system designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of BMS and EPMS systems, including schematics, riser/network diagrams, panel layouts, and wiring details.
• Translate mechanical and electrical plans/specifications into complete automation control designs.
• Develop sequences of operation, control narratives, and logic diagrams for advanced mechanical systems.
• Produce and review control submittals, bills of material (BOMs), and device specifications.
• Engineer system architectures involving BACnet, Modbus, and IP‑based networks, including integration of HVAC, lighting, and metering systems.
• Design custom control panels and support shop verification or FAT/SAT testing.
• Apply NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UL, and related codes across all design deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of drawings, submittals, and as‑built documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and system startup activities in collaboration with software and installation teams.
• Troubleshoot control, electrical, and network-related issues during project execution.
• Evaluate new control hardware, sensors, and energy‑efficiency strategies for potential implementation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, commissioning, and IT teams to ensure system compatibility, cybersecurity, and reliability.
• Provide timely design clarifications and technical support to maintain project schedules.
• Contribute to internal standards development, including templates, CAD standards, and design workflows.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and intermediate designers.
• Support internal initiatives that advance team skills, design consistency, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC system operation, sequences, and DDC integration.
• Knowledge of control communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, etc.).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical for producing control drawings and submittal packages.