DIRECT HIRE: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Building Automation Engineer to join a dynamic team in the Lawrenceville, GA. area. The successful will develop accurate cost estimates, scope narratives, and risk assessments for new construction, retrofit and service-upgrade Building Automation Systems projects, ensuring proposals are competitive.
📍 Working Location: Lawrenceville, GA. 💰 Pay Range: $90K - $112K (depending on experience) 🕒 Base hours/Schedule: M - F, 7am - 3:30pm (40 - 50hrs per week) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, Short/Long term disability, performance bonus and more
Role & Responsibilities:
Document Review – Analyze architectural, mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings; specifications; and bid addenda to define BAS scope and clarifications
Quantity Take-Offs – Perform detailed counts of controllers, I/O points, field devices, conduit/cable, and labor hours using digital take-off software (e.g., Bluebeam, Planswift)
Cost Modeling – Build itemized Bills of Material (BOMs) and labor allocations in the estimating platform (Accubid, Sage Estimating, or similar); apply regional labor factors and vendor quotations
Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination – Solicit, evaluate, and level quotes for specialty sensors, panels, and installation subcontractors
Value Engineering – Identify alternative devices, sequences, and network topologies that reduce cost without sacrificing performance or spec compliance
Proposal Generation – Draft scope letters, inclusions/exclusions, pricing breakdowns, and cash-flow projections; participate in bid reviews and hand-off meetings with Project Management
Risk Assessment – Maintain a assumptions-and-risks register, noting design gaps, long-lead items, and cybersecurity or integration complexities
Historical Cost Database – Update unit-price libraries and labor productivity factors based on post-project close-out data and vendor price changes
Customer Interaction – Attend pre-bid site walks, answer RFIs, and present estimates to owners, GCs, and MEP engineers
Estimating experience in BAS, HVAC controls, electrical, or low-voltage systems
Strong ability to read MEP/control drawings, sequences of operation, and network risers
Proficiency with Excel plus at least one professional estimating tool (Accubid, Sage, Trimble, etc.)
Solid understanding of BACnet, Modbus, and IP network architectures and their labor/material cost drivers
Familiarity with RSMeans, NECA, or SMACNA labor units and regional cost indices
Excellent written communication for clear scope narratives and proposal letters
OSHA-10 certificate (or obtained within 60 days) and basic understanding of job-site safety practice
Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
Experience estimating integrations with major BAS platforms (Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Distech, Alerton, Schneider)
Exposure to design-assist or design-build delivery methods and early-stage ROM budgeting
Once you apply, please text "BAE" to 904-712-6140 for a faster reply.
