BAS Design Engineer

BAS Design Engineer – San Jose, CA – $85,000 to $140,000 + Excellent Benefits + Office-Based Role About the Opportunity:

A long-standing, stable Building Automation contractor is seeking a skilled BAS Design Engineer to join their engineering team in San Jose, CA. This role is ideal for mid-level to senior-level professionals with strong design capabilities in HVAC and Building Automation Systems. The position is primarily office-based with minimal fieldwork (10–15% for job walks or site visits).

• Title: BAS Design Engineer
• Location: San Jose, CA
• Travel: 10–15% (job walks, site visits, and occasional internal events)
• Compensation: $85,000 – $140,000 DOE (Mid–Senior Level)
• Status: Full-Time | Office-Based

• Design network architecture, wiring schematics, and control panel layouts for DDC systems
• Develop floor plan graphics and distributed control/network architecture
• Write, revise, and interpret Sequences of Operation (SOPs)
• Redline and design controls drawings using AutoCAD or MS Visio
• Review, track, and manage submittals while generating RFIs as needed
• Coordinate closely with project managers, subcontractors, and equipment vendors
• Support integration efforts using BACnet, Modbus, and related communication protocols
• Optional:
  Experience with Tridium platforms (N4, AX, R2) is highly beneficial

• 3+ years of BAS or Controls design engineering experience
• Strong understanding of BAS networks, topologies, and controls layouts
• Proficient in generating graphics, wiring diagrams, and system architecture packages
• Highly organized with strong communication and coordination skills

• 40+ years of industry experience
• Specializes in design-build construction and customized BAS/controls solutions
• In-house engineering, programming, and installation teams for full lifecycle support
• Strong focus on cybersecurity and advanced IT-driven system environments
• Develops proprietary analytics platforms utilizing data science and AI

• Competitive Salary: $85,000 – $140,000 DOE
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• PTO, Sick Leave, Holidays, Bereavement
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability

Join a forward-thinking engineering team focused on quality, innovation, and cutting-edge automation. Apply today to take the next step in your BAS design career!