Senior Systems Engineer, Building Automation

Job overview

The Senior Systems Engineer, Building Automation position is onsite in Minneapolis, MN. Compensation is not specified. Horwitz provides HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services and describes a workplace focused on safety, accountability, and professional growth. The engineer designs and implements building automation systems for commercial and institutional projects, owning the engineering lifecycle from submittals and control drawings through software, databases, and user interfaces. The role supports field startup and commissioning and delivers stable, maintainable systems for operators.

What you'll do

• Develop building automation system submittals, system architecture, sequences, points lists, and network diagrams
• produce control and wiring drawings
• translate construction documents into control strategies
• design and implement controller and supervisory software
• develop reusable control logic
• build and maintain system databases
• support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization
• provide technical support to technicians and project managers
• improve standards and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems engineer

building automation

minneapolis mn

horwitz

bas

hvac controls

control drawings

system design

commissioning

bacnet

modbus

software programming

database development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• competitive benefits.

Why this role

Requires 6+ years in building automation or controls; mechanical engineering degree is beneficial but not required.

About the employer

Horwitz is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.