Lead Integrated Automation Designer

Henderson Engineers is looking for a Lead Integrated Automation Designer to join their Strategic Consulting team.

About Integrated Automation at Henderson:

Integrated Automation brings the many technology systems that keep a facility running into one coordinated, interoperable data layer. Rather than treating each system as a standalone "black box," Integrated Automation focuses on open standards, shared data models, and common user interfaces so owners can monitor, control, and optimize every asset as a single, data-rich platform that supports business goals such as occupant experience, sustainability, resilience, and lifecycle cost reduction.

Lead Integrated Automation Designer

A Lead Integrated Automation Designer turns that vision into reality. They spearhead the end-to-end design of the building technology stack, from requirements discovery, coordinating with all disciplines, through construction and turnover:

• Discovery & Strategy - Engage owners and stakeholders to translate operational goals into functional requirements, data strategies, and performance metrics.
• System Architecture - Lay out the software, network and data architecture that unifies BAS, power, lighting, security, AV, and other OT systems; ensuring secure and structured data is at the forefront of our designs.
• Coordination & Documentation - Work with internal and external stakeholders to integrate control sequences, points lists, and interface standards into construction documents.
• Technology Selection - Evaluate and select hardware and software platforms that meet scalability, cost, and resiliency targets.
• Quality & Commissioning Support - Oversee submittal reviews, commissioning testing and training to verify the integrated system delivers the intended outcomes.

In short, the Lead Designer is the technical and strategic champion who ensures every piece of building technology interconnects seamlessly and securely to deliver actionable data and reliable automation throughout the facility's life.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (ie: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) and 11 years of relevant experience, or 13 years of experience without degree required.
  • Professional Engineering (PE)license may be counted toward 1 year of direct experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards relating to a broad range of practices, projects and/or program types required.
• Knowledge of earned value, contracts and construction processes and methods required.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu required.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand and utilize various systems and processes. Comfortability with training others on systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with designers at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team oriented and willingness and ability to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects and leading less experienced designers. Ability to also work independently as needed.
• Adapts to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.
• Must be a self-starter, proactive and willing to teach, manage and/or help others as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of FE exam, LEED and/or WELL accreditation highly preferred.