Mechanical Engineer - Automation and Building Controls - Base Salary to 135k / year - Layton, UT

Overview

Mechanical Engineer - Automation and Building Controls - Base Salary to 135k / year - Layton, UT. Our client, a growing building automation and controls integrator, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with HVAC Controls experience to join their team. This firm delivers advanced automation and energy-efficient solutions across government, industrial, and commercial environments. The Mechanical Engineer will apply mechanical systems expertise and controls knowledge to design, implement, and optimize building automation systems from concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout HVAC control systems, including panel schematics, device selection, installation details, and sequences of operation.
• Develop comprehensive control strategies for mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications and performance goals.
• Program controllers, databases, and user interfaces to deliver reliable and efficient system operation.
• Generate reports, trend logs, and system documentation to support performance monitoring and client requirements.
• Conduct site assessments to integrate new systems with existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure.
• Review mechanical plans for coordination with building automation systems.
• Oversee controls-related construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications.
• Stay current with applicable codes and standards, and adapt designs as needed to meet site-specific conditions.
• Develop software interfaces for HVAC equipment using standard communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus).
• Coordinate integration with facility-wide control systems.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, including both mechanical and controls-related problems.
• Support commissioning efforts and supervise third-party testing as needed.
• Provide training to junior staff and assist with client training sessions.

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