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About the Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineering Designer leads the design and documentation of building automation and HVAC control systems from submittal through startup. This role owns hardware submittals, controls drawings, controller programming, operator graphics, and database creation for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The ideal candidate combines a strong grasp of mechanical (HVAC) systems with hands-on controls experience and serves as a technical resource and mentor to engineers, designers, and field technicians.

Responsibilities

Prepare complete, accurate hardware submittal packages, including bills of material, product data sheets, valve and damper schedules, sequences of operation, and network riser diagrams.
Review mechanical plans and specifications to select controllers, sensors, valves, actuators, dampers, and related devices.
Respond to engineer and owner review comments and manage resubmittals to approval on schedule.
Develop controls drawings using AutoCAD, Visio, or the company's standard design tools: system schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, point lists, and network architecture.
Write and refine sequences of operation that meet specification, code, and energy requirements (e.g., ASHRAE 90.1, Guideline 36).
Maintain drawing standards, revision control, and as-built documentation.
Create, test, and debug controller programs for air handlers, VAV systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, and other HVAC equipment.
Integrate third-party equipment over BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and other open protocols.
Bench-test programs before deployment and support field commissioning and troubleshooting.
Design clear, user-friendly operator workstation graphics, including floor plans, equipment graphics, navigation, alarm displays, and dashboards.
Keep graphics consistent with company and customer standards.
Build and configure system databases: point naming, device addressing, trends, alarms, schedules, and histories.
Set up network configuration, user access, and backups for front-end servers and supervisory controllers.
Act as the senior technical resource on assigned projects and coordinate with project managers, mechanical contractors, consulting engineers, and field technicians.
Mentor junior designers and engineers; perform peer reviews of drawings, programs, and graphics.
Estimate design hours, track deliverables against the project schedule, and recommend process improvements and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
7+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls design, or mechanical systems engineering, including at least 3 years at a senior or lead level.
Proven experience preparing hardware submittals and controls drawings for commercial HVAC projects.
Hands-on programming, graphics, and database experience on one or more BAS platforms (e.g., Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Siemens Desigo, Tridium Niagara, Distech, Automated Logic, Trane).
Solid understanding of HVAC equipment, psychrometrics, and control loops (PID).
Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, and IP networking.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Visio and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification.
Tridium Niagara 4 certification or manufacturer platform certifications.
Experience with energy management, analytics, or commissioning (Cx) processes.
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and Guideline 36 sequences.
Experience in mission-critical, healthcare, higher-education, or industrial facilities.
Valid driver's license required.

Skills

Building automation
HVAC controls design
Mechanical systems engineering
Hardware submittals
Controls drawings
Controller programming
Operator graphics
Database creation
AutoCAD
Visio
Microsoft Office
BACnet
Modbus
LonWorks
IP networking
Johnson Controls Metasys
Honeywell
Siemens Desigo
Tridium Niagara
Distech
Automated Logic
Trane
HVAC equipment
Psychrometrics
Control loops (PID)
Energy management
Analytics
Commissioning (Cx)
ASHRAE standards
Guideline 36 sequences

Location

Nashville

Work Type

Full-time
Office-based
Occasional job-site visits
Occasional travel

Experience Level

Senior
Lead

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Equivalent technical experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license
EIT certification
Tridium Niagara 4 certification
Manufacturer platform certifications

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary based on experience: [salary range]

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Paid training, certifications, and professional development
Career growth in a collaborative engineering team

About the Company

Hoffman Building Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.