Controls Design Engineer I – BMS

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation.

We’re looking for a Controls Design Engineer I to support our Building Management Systems (BMS) projects. This role focuses on engineering design and documentation such as creating submittals, drawings, and bills of material that allow our project managers and field teams to deliver on time and to spec.

You’ll gain exposure to large-scale, mission-critical projects while working with HVAC and electrical distribution systems. This is a hands-on growth opportunity for someone who wants to build their expertise in BMS design and progress into more advanced engineering or application programming roles.

• Review project scopes, timelines, and estimates for accuracy.
• Develop and deliver engineered submittal packages and drawing sets for project managers.
• Build and maintain bills of material (BOMs) and create/update as-builts.
• Apply detailed knowledge of HVAC and electrical distribution systems in design work.
• Coordinate engineering handoff meetings and ensure documentation is field-ready.
• Support PMs with design clarity and technical documentation during execution.

• 2–5 years of experience in controls, mechanical, or electrical engineering/design.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and their components.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and electrical distribution.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools for drawings.
• Detail orientation and ability to deliver documentation packages on deadline.
• Good communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with PMs and field teams.

• Experience with BMS-specific design (Niagara/Distech systems).
• Prior work in mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals).
• Knowledge of controls standards and QA practices.
• Exposure to procurement/ordering processes for controls projects.

• Opportunity to work on innovative, mission-critical projects.
• Exposure to the full lifecycle of BMS projects from design to field handoff.
• Competitive salary with full benefits package (profit-sharing bonus program, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO).
• Clear growth path into advanced engineering and leadership roles.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

What else can we offer you?

We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!

Not sure you meet every single requirement?

Studies show that women and individuals from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Mantis, we’re committed to building an inclusive and equitable team—so if this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you, even if your experience doesn’t match every single qualification.

Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.