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Lead Integrated Automation Designer

Henderson Engineers
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Arkansas, Bentonville
Jul 08, 2025
At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities. It's What We Do We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue. It's How We're Different We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3 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. Let's Talk Perks We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy. Culture Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.) Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.) Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.) Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.) Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.) Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.) Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.) Benefits Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.) Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.) Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.) Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.) Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.) Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.) Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!) Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.) More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/. Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment. To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page.