Design Engineer Assistant

Smart Building Technologies is seeking a motivated Design Engineer Assistant to support our engineering team in the design of building automation systems.
This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is looking to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on real-world projects.

What you'll do:

• Work with engineers to determine the most cost-effective mix of products and installation methods to meet project requirements
• Assist in designing building automation systems, including mechanical layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve schedules, damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts
• Support the creation of shop drawings for project handoff to operations
• Prepare product submittals, as well as operations and maintenance manuals
• Assist in designing building automation network architecture (LON, Ethernet, Modbus, BACnet)
• Generate DDC point databases and assist with startup and checkout documentation for commissioning
• Participate in job site walkthroughs with contractors and/or building management as needed
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Maintain organized and up-to-date job folders with all relevant project documentation

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 0–3 years of experience in engineering, building systems, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and business operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment

Why Join Smart Building Technologies?

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to building automation and smart building technologies
• Opportunity for growth into a Design Engineer role
• Collaborative team environment
• Base Pay: $45k - $60k+, Commensurate with experience. This range represents a general guideline; however, several factors are considered when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

About Us:
As the leader in complete solutions for Building Automation Systems, Smart Building Technologies, A Fidelity Company, helps building engineers, building managers, and building owners operate with efficiency centered around Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our specialty is reinvigorating buildings with aged and outdated systems. For buildings with old systems, we provide the most comprehensive overhaul of inefficient systems in the industry. We do this by monitoring and correcting areas of the existing system that are losing heat and energy, prior to connecting all components to a central automated control mechanism to ensure the highest level of energy efficiency.
Smart Building Technologies is the industry leader in Building Automation Systems, Energy Management Systems, Facility Monitoring Services, Critical Systems Monitoring, and Smart Lighting Solutions. We utilize Open Protocol Technologies to integrate all systems and manufacturers, meaning that existing equipment can be integrated into an established Building Automation System.