Controls Engineer

At MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (“MacMiller”) we make buildings work better. As the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver and service HVAC, plumbing and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With our over 1500 employees across 15 offices, there is a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired. 

We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:  

• New Construction – Engineering, fabrication, and installation of mechanical systems for new projects, following lean construction practices.
• Special Projects – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings to create new efficiencies.
• Service – Scheduled preventive maintenance ensuring tenant comfort and 24/7 emergency response.
• Building Performance – Control systems, fault detection, energy services, and remote monitoring.
• Performance Contracting – Sustainable Solutions: Acting as the Prime Contractor, we deliver design-build, energy-efficient solutions in the built environment for both private and public sector clients.

People love to work at MacDonald-Miller, and it’s because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

• Collaboration – Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings a diversity of strengths to help us meet our common vision.
• Dedication – We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.
• Safety – Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hardhats and boots, it’s an attitude and the environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.
• Community – We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.
• Innovation – We are committed to continuous, creative problem solving. Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.
• Fun! – Take the work seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously. It’s possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with. We strive to be both.

Requirements

Controls Engineer: This is where you come in.

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer who will…

• Read, analyze, and interpret plans, submittals, mechanical specifications, contract documents, control drawings.
• Perform hardware engineering, software engineering, and network level commissioning for Building Automation Systems on new construction projects and existing system retrofit projects
• Interpret project financials, understanding of valued engineering concepts and cost impacts.
• Use existing practices and develop new processes to ensure cost-effective controls engineering while consistently providing excellent customer service and ensuring all work complies with state, local, and federal legal requirements.
• Effectively present information to management, customers, and field operations.
• Develop and/ or write sequence of operations and procedure manuals.

The Controls Engineer role reports to Maddie Pirkl, Senior Controls Engineer, and is part of a collaborative team driving a variety of projects and initiatives to support our growing business.

This highly visible position engages with all levels and functions across the organization, working closely with Sales to support the technical aspects of project development and scoping. It partners with Mechanical Engineering to ensure seamless integration of controls design with mechanical design and construction documents. Additionally, it collaborates with Field Operations and Energy Teams to incorporate enhanced efficiency strategies into control design sequences for successful project execution.

Your Background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?

You should have…

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Windows, Word, Excel)

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Industrial Automation & Controls (Mechanical or Electrical preferred); or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

• 3-5 years’ experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, or equivalent design tools.
• Exposure to Commercial HVAC systems installation and operation.
• Familiarity with commercial building construction, renovation and /or retrofit work.

And everyone you work with should describe you as…

• Hard worker
• Always learning, to keep up with industry standards and changing technologies
• Strong communicator, goal-oriented
• And you should be motivated by…
• Empowering yourself to learn how to do something.  If you need a ton of handholding or a micro-manager boss, this is not the place for you
• Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you’ll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every year
• Having fun in an environment high on transparency, open to innovative new approaches with a supportive family feel

Benefits

Compensation: $88,000 to $112,000 Annually

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions presently provides employee coverage for:

• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
• 401k retirement plan including Company matching.
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability.
• Employee and dependent life insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Where you will work

Our Portland office (12911 NE Airport Way, Portland OR, 97230) which is 5 minutes from the Portland Airport and Cascade Station and not far from the Downtown corridor, in the heart of the city buzzing with indie boutiques and a creative dining scene ranging from eclectic food trucks to high-end seafood bistros. 

Interested in learning more?

If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation! Or if you know someone who currently works at MacDonald-Miller, reach out to them to get introduced to the team!

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.