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Controls Engineer

Synergistic Talent LLC
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Job Title:
Controls Engineer – Fulltime/Direct Hire - Multiple Openings****

Locations:

  • Northern and Southern California: Brea, San Diego, and Sacramento openings

Position Type:

  • Direct Hire/Fulltime

Overview:
This position is for a Controls Engineer on the commercial side of HVAC, with an emphasis on programming and working with sales. Our client is a privately owned company with over 60 years of experience in the industry. The ideal candidate will have a background in HVAC controls and may come from electrical or mechanical engineering. This is a great opportunity for those who have an engineering background.

Compensation/Salary:

  • Junior (2-4 years of experience): $80,000 – $90,000
  • Mid-Level (5-6 years of experience): $90,000 – $115,000
  • Performance-based bonuses and commission pool opportunities,

Work Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, Weekends off***

Benefits Package:

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance Options
  • Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Days
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with 6% Company Match
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Options
  • Relocation Package Available (if applicable)

Position Summary:
The Controls Engineer will work on large-scale HVAC projects, primarily on the commercial side. This role involves programming, system control, troubleshooting, and consulting with customers to resolve issues. The engineer will work closely with the sales division, provide specification reports, and support the sales team. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow into higher roles in engineering, project controls, quality, project management, or operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program and maintain HVAC control systems (SNAP, ALC, OEM, etc.)
  • Provide technical support to the sales division, assisting with troubleshooting and consultations
  • Develop specification reports and product exports
  • Program controls systems and back-end coding
  • Maintain and analyze project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
  • Support resource allocation and planning with heavy equipment management

Must-Have Requirements:

  • HVAC Controls: Strong background in HVAC systems and controls, especially from a (ALC, OEM)
  • Ability to work and code in programming tools (ex. SNAP OR C )
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to consult and troubleshoot with customers
  • Experience with HVAC control panels and programming temperature settings for commercial HVAC systems
  • Ability to work with sales teams and provide technical guidance

Education Requirements:

  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background preferred
  • Bachelor/Associates degree in Engineering or related field****

Experience:

  • 2-6 years of experience in controls or related fields

Industry Experience:

  • HVAC Controls, HVAC Manufacturing, or Wholesale

Benefits/Incentitives

  • Privately owned company with over 60 years of success
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement into project management, operations, or quality control roles
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO
  • Company Stability: Long-term construction project stability with a growing team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Synergistic Talent is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

For more information visit: www.synergistictalent.com

We are sorry, but we do NOT support sponsorship****

Salary : $70,000 - $115,000

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