Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated BAS Hardware Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting hardware solutions for Building Automation Systems (BAS), including HVAC controls, field controllers, sensors, actuators, control panels, and building management system (BMS) infrastructure.

This role is ideal for an engineering professional with a strong understanding of building automation hardware, electrical design, control systems, and system integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware solutions for Building Automation Systems, including HVAC control systems and building management platforms.
• Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and hardware design documentation.
• Select and specify controllers, input/output (I/O) modules, sensors, actuators, relays, power supplies, and communication interfaces.
• Develop and review control panel designs, wiring specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical submittals.
• Collaborate with software engineers, controls engineers, project managers, commissioning teams, and field technicians.
• Support the integration of BAS hardware with HVAC equipment and building management systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and other applicable communication standards.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, support testing and commissioning, and resolve design-related problems.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, project specifications, and company quality requirements.
• Review vendor documentation and coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and installation teams.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, design revisions, and project documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience in BAS, BMS, HVAC controls, industrial controls, or building automation hardware design.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, control panel design, wiring diagrams, and electrical components.
• Familiarity with BAS controllers, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, relays, and control power systems.
• Understanding of communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet-based control networks.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD, or comparable CAD software.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, equipment submittals, and engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.