Controls Systems Engineer (HVAC & Building Automation)

Location: Manchester, 03104, United States; regular on-site presence required, with field activities comprising approximately 30%–50% of the role.

Salary: $87,400 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides staffing and employment services for technical engineering roles.

What you will do

• Design and engineer HVAC control systems for commercial buildings, including large facilities and centralized mechanical systems.
• Develop, program, and configure Building Automation System solutions according to project specifications and facility requirements.
• Support multiple concurrent project lifecycles while maintaining schedules, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
• Perform on-site startup, checkout, calibration, point-to-point testing, troubleshooting, and system deployment.
• Collaborate with project managers, field technicians, engineering teams, and client stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Maintain consistent on-site presence in accordance with facility schedules and customer operational requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, technical diploma, or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical field; extensive hands-on industry experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• At least 3 years of professional industry experience specializing in HVAC controls and building automation.
• Professional experience in commercial HVAC design and engineering for large buildings and centralized systems.
• Hands-on expertise with Building Automation Systems focused specifically on HVAC applications.
• Ability to work in both office engineering environments and active customer jobsites.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the discipline to manage time across office and field responsibilities.

Nice to have

• Background as a Senior HVAC Controls Technician transitioning into a full-time engineering role.
• Experience managing complex site deployments in strict, customer-driven operational environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Client-facing work across commercial building automation projects.
• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer: major medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the employment process.
• Equal opportunity employment, including consideration of qualified applicants with disabilities, protected veteran status, and applicable criminal histories.