Building Automation Controls Engineer

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions

Building Automation Controls Engineer at MacDonald-Miller handling HVAC, plumbing, and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. Collaborating with various teams to support project development and efficiency strategies.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,000 - $103,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Read, analyze, and interpret plans, submittals, mechanical specifications, contract documents, control drawings.
Perform hardware engineering, software engineering, and network level commissioning for Building Automation Systems on new construction projects and existing system retrofit projects.
Interpret project financials, understanding of valued engineering concepts and cost impacts.
Use existing practices and develop new processes to ensure cost-effective controls engineering while consistently providing excellent customer service and ensuring all work complies with state, local, and federal legal requirements.
Effectively present information to management, customers, and field operations.
Develop and/or write sequence of operations and procedure manuals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Industrial Automation & Controls (Mechanical or Electrical preferred); or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
3+ years’ experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, or equivalent design tools.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Windows, Word, Excel).
Exposure to Commercial HVAC systems installation and operation.
Familiarity with commercial building construction, renovation and /or retrofit work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
401k retirement plan including Company matching.
Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability.
Employee and dependent life insurance.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware engineeringsoftware engineeringnetwork level commissioningBuilding Automation SystemsAutoCADAutoCAD MEPMicrosoft OfficeHVAC systemscost-effective controls engineeringsequence of operations

Soft Skills

customer servicepresentation skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor degree in EngineeringBachelor degree in Industrial Automation & Controls