Senior Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Designer

Senior Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Designer Dewberry Engineers Incorporated relocation assistance United States, Mississippi, Jackson Apr 08, 2026 Senior Building Automation System (BAS) / Controls Designer Job

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# of Openings 1 Job Location US-TN-Nashville | US-AL-Birmingham | US-MS-Jackson | US-AL-Huntsville Category Electrical Relocation Assistance Yes Service Line IES Job Description Join Our Team as a Sr Building Automation System (BAS) Controls Designer Dewberry's Nashville, TN office is on the hunt for a skilled Sr Building Automation System (BAS) Controls Designer to support & enhance our dynamic commissioning department. If you're ready to deploy your 10+ years of BAS experience and expertise in mechanical systems across a diverse range of exciting projects, we invite you to come aboard and become a vital contributor to our ongoing success! Over the past three years, our Commissioning Team has experienced a 10X growth in backlog, driving a surge in demand for our unparalleled engineering and commissioning expertise. We specialize in a wide array of markets, including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Federal projects, spanning geographies from Louisiana to York City, and beyond. Our focus on building strong client relationships and enhancing the quality of design and construction makes us a trusted partner in shaping the built environment. In this crucial technical role, you will provide BAS technical, mechanical, and process management support for the commissioning department on a variety of projects spanning all markets and geographies served by the group. This variety of project types will keep you inspired, engaged, and continuously learning. Your BAS skills will be instrumental in performing design reviews of mechanical designs, inspecting building systems, and creating comprehensive testing and closeout documents, all while utilizing cutting-edge software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. In this role, your performance will be crucial to the continued growth of our commissioning group.

Key Required Skills:

High school diploma required. A bachelor's degree in engineering is a plus. Accomplished BAS Designer/Installer with 10+ years of directly applicable BAS controls design/installation experience required. Commissioning experience Commissioning process certification preferred or ability to acquire within first 12 months

• Hybrid work available for this position based on experience
• Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide.

What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities Execute commissioning services on a variety of project types. Actively support and coordinate with the entire commissioning team to execute projects and uphold our commitments. Some project management includes scoping work, scheduling resources, and estimating cost. Provide controls-related technical leadership. HVAC sequence of operation knowledge and capable of performing design review of Sequence of operation and creating mechanical system testing procedures, and testing the same in the field Must have knowledge of investigating, troubleshooting, manipulating, adjusting, setup and testing HVAC controls systems such as JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens, Distech, Niagara, etc. Knowledge in multiple control systems is a plus Must have complete working knowledge of HVAC chilled water and DX systems, including design, operation, and testing of: Chillers, Boilers, Cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, AHU, RTU, ERU, VAVs, exhaust, FCU, etc. Review air and water test and balance process, review a TAB reports, and identify issues. Visit client facilities and gather necessary data to test mechanical systems Create system installation and testing documents Be familiar with OSHA safety requirements and have the ability to identify deficiencies Be familiar with building codes and have the ability to make intuitive decisions related to such Read and understand building plans and specifications Work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts Effectively communicate with all clients, construction trades, and design professionals Provide controls-related technical leadership to teams of professional and non- professional staff. Coordinate work schedules and prepare progress reports. Work under own direction and interface directly with the client. Have a high aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, thoroughness, and be very detail-oriented Work flexible hours and work in hot or cold environments Climb stairs, ladders, and use lift trucks. Do moderate lifting. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc. Travel approximately 50% of the time. Required Skills & Required Experience High school diploma required. A bachelor's degree in engineering is a plus. Accomplished BAS Designer/Installer with 10+ years of directly applicable BAS controls design/installation experience required. Commissioning experience Commissioning process certification preferred or ability to acquire within first 12 months Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills Do not meet every single requirement? At Dewberry, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So, if you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.

These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. Notice to

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