Controls Design Engineer

Company: Daikin
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Controls Design Engineer position requires an experienced controls engineer. This role will prepare temperature control system wiring and installation drawings. This role collaborates with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver accurate and high-quality controls solutions. May include: • Designing system based on bid proposals and design documents and specifications • Timely execution of CAD drawings • Make system design decisions to improve function and performance while keeping within job budget • Research and select products required for a complete and operational system • Solicit bids from suppliers for job components and assess bids based on job needs and budget • Engage and communicate with the project team to understand project scope, requirements and schedule • Engage with customers and provide the best customer experience • Maintain design documentation for all projects assigned to you • Participate in training meetings • Participate in job meetings as required • Follow standard operating procedures, established work processes and Company policies • Work under direction of senior control design engineer • Perform additional tasks as required Nature & Scope: Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervisions Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective existing solutions Knowledge & Skills: • Strong design software skills (CAD, MS Office primarily Word and Excel) • Accuracy with numbers and details • Willing to travel for training and projects as needed • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications • Must have good written and oral communication skills • Experience in construction, primarily Temperature Controls, HVAC or Electrical fields Experience: • Minimum 5 years in building controls/automation systems design Education/Certification: • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required. (certain experience may be considered equivalent to degree for similar role, do apply if you have extensive controls experience without a degree) Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.

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