Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer

Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer

Konik - Minneapolis, MN, United States

Tagged: Building Automation

Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer

Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $110-125

Konik is partnering with a fast-growing local startup with a focus on providing advanced sustainable heating and cooling technologies to add a Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer to its growing team. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven, scalinganization developing innovative energy systems that significantly reduce carbon emissions acrossmercial, industrial, and multi-family facilities.

In this role, you will lead automation-focused project execution forplex heating and cooling systems, supporting controls integration,missioning, system optimization, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical automation expertise, project leadership experience, and strongmunications skills within building systems, industrial controls, or energy infrastructure settings.

Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer Responsibilities:

Lead automation and controls integration activities across projects from design & programming through configuration &missioning for multi-site, large-scale Niagara N4 deployments

Manage project schedules, deliverables, system performance objectives, and automation-related milestones

Coordinate integration of PLCs, sensors, SCADA systems, BAS/BMS platforms, and related controls technologies

Perform startups & supportmissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and long-term system optimization initiatives

Collaborate with project managers, engineering, operations, sales, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery

Serve as the primary point of contact for automation-relatedmunication with customers, contractors, and vendors

Develop automation documentation, including control sequences,missioning procedures, and system architecture standards

Lead Building Automation & Controls Engineer Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Controls, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred

8+ years of experience in building automation & HVAC systems in engineering or field technician capacity

Must be proficient in Niagara-based building automation systems; Niagara N4 Certification or similar (AX certification with demonstrable N4 proficiency)

Proficiency in creating control and wiring diagrams utilizing AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, or similar tools

Experience managing technical projects involving building automation systems, industrial controls, or energy systems

Ability and willingness to travel 25-50%;bination of local and out of state work

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401 (k) with Employer Match

Flexible, hybrid schedule

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strongmitment to customer service.

Compensation $110k - $150k

Salary Range $110,000 - $150,000

Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026

Job # 31245