Johnson Controls

HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls$87K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Technical degree or equivalent work experience in HVAC controls or related field.
  • 3+ years of relevant technical experience in controls, installation, or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building automation.
  • Familiar with control theory and automated temperature control systems.
  • Experience integrating low voltage building subsystems with various protocols.
  • Proficient in computer drafting tools and software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure complex building control systems based on project specifications.
  • Develop and rigorously test software to ensure optimal system functionality.
  • Create detailed drawings and equipment schedules for installation.
  • Select materials, track their orders, and coordinate delivery timelines.
  • Oversee factory-mounting processes to align with project schedules.
  • Commission and validate systems and controllers for proper operation.
  • Provide training for owners/operators on building control systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as per company policy and competitive market standards.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Flexible work environment with potential remote work options.
  • Supportive workplace culture prioritizing safety and teamwork.
Full Job Description
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving 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 are 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.
  • Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
  • Coordinates and creates 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 solves 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 contractors or customers informed of job progress and issues.
  • Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
  • Participates in the release meeting with the project field team.
  • Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
  • Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Travel is required for this role.

What we look for
Required
  • Associate or Technical degree, three years of related technical relevant work experience required; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer. Three or more years' experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems from a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
  • Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols. Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
  • Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the customer needs.


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $87-$115,000. 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.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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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