Senior Design Engineer – Mission Critical Controls

Leoforce is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Mission Critical Controls in a remote, design-forward role. You will focus on designing and documenting building automation and control systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities, delivering high-quality control drawings and thorough submittal packages with minimal field involvement. Location is Chicago, IL with remote flexibility. Salary range is USD 110,000 to 125,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Short term and long term disability and FSA
• PTO and Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Responsibilities

• Design BAS and HVAC control systems for mission-critical environments, including control schematics, network diagrams, panel layouts, and point-to-point wiring
• Translate mechanical and electrical drawings and sequences of operation into complete automation design packages
• Develop and review control submittals, device schedules, and bills of material using AutoCAD and/or MS Visio
• Engineer BAS architectures using BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based networks with redundancy and resiliency in mind
• Perform QA/QC reviews of design documents and as-built drawings
• Collaborate with project, programming, and commissioning teams to support design intent and turnover
• Maintain and improve internal design standards and documentation templates

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in BAS, controls, or MEP systems design
• Strong background in AutoCAD and/or MS Visio for controls documentation
• Experience designing systems for data centers, central plants, or other mission-critical facilities
• Solid understanding of DDC architecture, control devices, and HVAC system integration
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based control networks
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills

Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MS Visio
• BACnet
• Modbus
• IP-based control networks

A bit about us

A leading independent mission-critical controls provider.