Johnson Controls

Controls Pre-Install Application Engineer

Johnson Controls$67K — $101K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or associate degree with relevant experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in HVAC industry and building automation systems.
  • Knowledge of control theory and automatic temperature controls.
  • Experience with low voltage building subsystems and integration using protocols like LON and BacNet.
  • Advanced computer skills, especially in drafting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure complex building control systems according to contract documents.
  • Develop and test software programs for system operations.
  • Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for installation.
  • Select, order, and track materials for projects.
  • Assist in loading, commissioning, and troubleshooting of controllers.
  • Update project team with field changes for as-built documentation.
  • Conduct training for owners/operators on building control systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for site-specific training.
  • Involvement in value engineering for cost-effective solutions.
Full Job Description
What you will do

Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls to meet the intent of the project requirements. Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissions and troubleshoots to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How will you do it
  • Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
  • Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system as per the intent of the project requirements.
  • Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
  • Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
  • Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
  • Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
  • Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
  • Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
  • Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.


What we look for

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
  • Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BacNet, etc). Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
  • All of the above with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
  • Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the customer needs.


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,900- $101,900 USD 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.

Please note this job is supporting a major project in Sioux Falls, SD, and it requires working at a customer site on a daily basis.

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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