Johnson Controls

Building Automation Integration Engineer | Building Automation & Plant Optimization

Johnson Controls • $90K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of building automation controls engineering, programming, and commissioning experience.
  • Expertise in integrating low voltage building subsystems with industry standard protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LON, etc.).
  • Proven experience implementing central utility plant control sequences.
  • Led plant automation startup and commissioning in live critical facilities for at least 5 projects.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically.

Responsibilities

  • Assess central utility plants and develop detailed drawings and specifications for upgrades.
  • Create and execute integration test plans for communication between OpenBlue CUP platform and automation systems.
  • Lead system configuration and automation programming for optimal plant performance.
  • Validate system functionality and troubleshoot issues during commissioning and startup.
  • Build relationships with customers, providing technical guidance and updates throughout projects.
  • Train operators and end users on OpenBlue CUP capabilities to ensure effective adoption.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description
What you will do

Ready to help transform the future of energy infrastructure? Join Johnson Controls as a Building Automation Integration Engineer and play a key role in delivering innovative OpenBlue Central Utility Plant (CUP) solutions for district energy plants across the globe.

In this impactful role, you will lead the integration and commissioning of complex CUP projects from initial planning through successful completion. Working directly with customers, you'll drive project execution, ensure implementation milestones are achieved, and deliver world-class solutions that optimize energy performance and operational efficiency.

This is a remote position for candidates based in the United States that are will to travel up to 50%.

How you will do it
  • Assess central utility plants and developing detailed drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for sensors, metering, controls upgrades, and recommissioning activities required to support OpenBlue CUP implementation.
  • Create and executing comprehensive integration test plans to ensure seamless bidirectional communication and command flow between the OpenBlue CUP platform and plant automation systems, in partnership with controls service contractors.
  • Lead point mapping, system configuration, and automation programming activities to ensure smooth transitions between operating modes and optimal plant performance.
  • Validate system functionality, analyzing command execution results, and proactively troubleshooting issues throughout the commissioning and startup process.
  • Build strong customer relationships by facilitating regular project updates, providing technical guidance, and serving as a trusted advisor throughout implementation.
  • Train plant operators and end users to confidently leverage OpenBlue CUP capabilities, helping drive adoption and long-term operational success.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations.


What you will need
Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • 5+ year of experience in building automation controls engineering, programming, and commissioning.
  • Experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using industry standard protocols
  • (i.e. BACnet, Modbus, LON etc.).
  • Experience engineering and implementing central utility plant control sequences.
  • Experience in leading plant automation startup and commissioning in a live operating critical facility for at least 5 projects.
  • Ability for up to 50% domestic travel.


Preferred
  • Master's degree or Professional Engineer Registration.
  • Strong background in Metasys suite of tools.
  • Programming capability for multiple makes/models of building automation systems (BAS) and programmable logic control (PLC) system.


SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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