What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Smart Building Technologies - A Fidelity Company?
Ready to grow your career while driving the future of smart buildings?
At Smart Building Technologies (SBT), a Fidelity company, we’re helping facilities run smarter, safer, and more efficiently through innovative building automation and control solutions.
We’re looking for a Design Engineer who’s passionate about technology, detail-oriented, and ready to help shape high-performance environments through exceptional system design.
If you love solving complex challenges, turning technical concepts into reality, and working alongside a collaborative, fast-paced team — this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
At Smart Building Technologies (SBT), a Fidelity company, we’re helping facilities run smarter, safer, and more efficiently through innovative building automation and control solutions.
We’re looking for a Design Engineer who’s passionate about technology, detail-oriented, and ready to help shape high-performance environments through exceptional system design.
If you love solving complex challenges, turning technical concepts into reality, and working alongside a collaborative, fast-paced team — this is your opportunity to make an impact.
What You’ll Do:
- Design complete building automation systems including mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bills of materials, sequences of operations, valve and damper schedules, and DDC panel layouts.
- Determine the best mix of products and installation methods to deliver cost-effective, efficient project solutions.
- Prepare submittals, shop drawings, and schedules for handoff to Operations.
- Act as a technical resource for team members and customers throughout project development.
- Participate in sales-to-operations turnover meetings to validate project accuracy and design intent.
- Conduct on-site walkthroughs as needed to refine project design.
- Design network architectures supporting operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integrations (LON, Ethernet, Modbus, BACnet).
- Review plans, specifications, and codes to assess project requirements and risks.
- Generate DDC point databases and provide startup documentation for commissioning.
- Support engineering re-estimates and communicate scope updates to Project Managers.
- Prepare and issue RFIs when clarification is needed.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain complete, organized project documentation.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with Delta and/or Reliable Controls design preferred.
- 2–5 years of engineering or systems design experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Strong understanding of building automation, mechanical systems, and design principles.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Independent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Professional Development: Access to training, workshops, and certifications to sharpen your skills and grow your career.
- Career Advancement: Clear pathways for growth within Fidelity Building Services Group’s network of companies.
- Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to rest, recharge, and spend time doing what you love.
- Health & Well-being: Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Competitive Pay: $80k Salary commensurate with experience, plus opportunities for performance-based incentives.
Salary : $80,000