Havtech · 19 hours ago
Controls Project Engineer
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHavtech is seeking a detail-oriented Building Automation Project Engineer to convert sales estimates, contract drawings, and specifications into complete submittal packages and constructible designs. The role involves developing control sequences, coordinating design progress, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards.
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Responsibilities
Produce full submittal packages from sales estimates, contract drawings and specifications, including control narratives, diagrams, and device selections
Ensure designs comply with contract requirements, project specs, applicable codes, and company standards
Participate in project intake/turnover meetings with Sales to verify scope and clarifications
Lead or facilitate design progress meetings and turnovers with Project Management, commissioning, procurement, and field teams
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers/contractors to integrate BAS into the overall building systems
Generate clear deliverables for procurement, installation, commissioning, and as-built documentation
Support commissioning activities by providing sequences, point lists, and functional test procedures
Maintain and update standard templates, sequences library, and selection guidelines
Keep current on BAS hardware/software trends and cybersecurity best practices
Provide technical support to sales, project managers, service, and field teams
Identify scope gaps, risks, and potential change-order opportunities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the engineering and submittal workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or equivalent technical degree, or 4+ years relevant BAS experience
3–7 years experience developing building automation/control submittals and shop drawings
Experience with sequences of operation, point lists/I/O, and BOM creation
Knowledge of HVAC equipment controls and field devices (VAV, AHU, chiller, etc.)
Proficiency with Vision and AutoCAD to produce or review control drawings
Experience with BAS platforms/protocols (Tridium Niagara, BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently
Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management tools preferred
Preferred
NICET or other HVAC/control certifications; commissioning credentials a plus
Manufacturer product training or certification (Tridium, Honeywell, etc.)
Knowledge of HVAC piping and hydronic calculations for valve sizing
Understanding of BAS networking and cybersecurity best practices
Experience in a contractor or systems integrator environment
Company
Havtech
Havtech is an engineering company offering hvac equipment and building automation system.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dale McCormick, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Falon Lewis
HR Business Partner
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