Johnson Controls

HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer.
  • 2 years of relevant work experience required; preference given to candidates with further experience or a Bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry and control theory.
  • Experience with building automation systems and commissioning from a design perspective.
  • Proven experience with low voltage building wiring and systems.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure building control systems according to project documentation.
  • Develop and test software programs for system operations.
  • Coordinate drawing creation and equipment schedules for project submittals.
  • Select, order and track project materials; oversee factory-mounting processes.
  • Assist in system commissioning, troubleshoot, and validate system functionality.
  • Keep management informed of job progress and capture data for project tracking.
  • Engage in project release meetings with field teams.

Benefits

  • Company vehicle (when applicable).
  • 15 days of paid vacation in the first year, including holidays and sick time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Opportunities for extensive product training and cross-training.
  • Collaborative team environment emphasizing safety through a Zero Harm policy.
  • Career advancement opportunities are available.
Full Job Description
What we offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle (as applicable)
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
  • With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • Career advancement opportunities


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 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. Collects and inputs data to track project progress using collaborative dashboards.
  • Participates in release meeting with project field team.
  • Coordinates with project owners to determine engineering & field execution task responsibilities.
  • May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
  • Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required
  • Associate degree in a related technical field with two years of relevant work experience required; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer
  • 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 of low voltage building, wiring and systems
  • Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.
  • The opportunity to travel to job sites outside of the area.


Preferred

* 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; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 - $110,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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 About us - Johnson Controls Careers

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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