Divcon
Senior Design Engineer
Irving, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
ProcurementAutoCADPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationMentoringSCADA
About the role
- As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the design, documentation, and implementation of complex building automation and control systems for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.
- You'll serve as both a technical authority and mentor, ensuring that Divcon's automation solutions are designed with precision, scalability, and performance in mind.
- This role bridges electrical design, control logic development, and project leadership - ensuring every system meets customer expectations, industry standards, and energy efficiency goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical design of HVAC and building automation control systems, including control schematics, riser/network diagrams, panel layouts, and point-to-point wiring details.
- Translate mechanical/electrical plans and specifications into full automation control designs, ensuring seamless integration with mechanical sequences of operation (SOO).
- Develop and review control submittals, bill of materials (BOMs), and control device specifications for procurement and fabrication.
- Apply and enforce NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and UL standards in all designs.
- Support commissioning and startup by collaborating with software and installation teams, troubleshooting control and network issues as needed.
- Develop sequence of operations documentation, logic diagrams, and control narratives for advanced mechanical systems.
- Design custom control panels and assist in panel shop build verification or FAT/SAT testing.
- Evaluate and implement new control hardware, sensors, and energy optimization strategies to enhance performance.
- Work with IT and software teams to support cybersecurity, connectivity, and system resiliency in networked BAS deployments.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior and intermediate designers, supporting their growth in BAS, electrical design, and documentation standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to produce and review AutoCAD or AutoCAD Electrical drawings and submittal packages.
- Hands-on experience with control systems communication protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, etc.).
- Familiarity with DDC system architecture, field controllers, and point mapping for HVAC systems.
- Strong understanding of sequence of operations, mechanical integration, and power distribution basics.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards: NEC, NFPA, UL 508A, ASHRAE 135, and local energy codes.
Nice to have
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming or troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, etc.).
- Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or similar tools for electrical analysis.
- P.E. or E.I.T. license preferred but not required.
- Preferred: Experience with PLC/HMI programming or troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, etc.).
Company info
- Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems.
- Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
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