Johnson Controls

HVAC Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls$80K — $95K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Technical degree with 8+ years of HVAC building automation experience required.
  • Experience with HVAC building automation systems (BAS), DDC controls, and networking concepts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory and temperature controls from design, installation, and commissioning perspectives.
  • Proficient in integrating low voltage building subsystems using industry protocols and explaining technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly in drafting tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and configuration of complex building control systems as per contract specifications.
  • Develop and test software programs to meet project requirements.
  • Coordinate submittals, installation drawings, and equipment schedules.
  • Select, order, and track materials for project needs.
  • Assist in commissioning system and network controllers as necessary.
  • Provide solutions to operational problems alongside subcontractors and tradespeople.
  • Mentor and direct Technicians and Systems Engineers.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards throughout project execution.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and comprehensive bonus program.
  • Three weeks paid vacation per year, plus holidays, sick time, and additional PTO.
  • Day one access to a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
  • Opportunities for extensive product and cross-training.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Commitment to safety through a Zero Harm policy.
  • Employee discounts through JCI Employee discount programs.
Full Job Description

Please note: We are unable to accept candidates that are working in the US under these Visas: F-1Visas, M-1 Visas, or J-1Visas. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor H-1B Visas or other employment visas.

What we offer

  • Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
  • Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • Providing Scheduling and management support.
  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you do

The Controls Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical lead for building automation and complex HVAC control systems, supporting customers, project teams, and engineering organizations. The role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, design oversight, and standards governance.

Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs.Develops complex hardware deliverables, software programs of HVAC Building Automation Controls Systems. Performs commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system. This role will be mentoring other Systems Engineers, Designers and Technicians.

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.
  • Develop and tests complex 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.
  • Provide work directions to Technicians, Systems Designers, and Systems Engineers.
  • Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Performs as the Lead Engineer on complex projects.
  • Performs Training to peers onsite and in classroom environments.

What we look for

Required

  • Associate or Technical degree with minimum eight years of related technical relevant work experience required in the HVAC building automation industry.
  • Experience with HVAC building automation systems (BAS), DDC controls, HVAC equipment, and networking concepts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystemsfrom 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.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred

  • Bachelor27s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or related field) or 2-year technical degree with a minimum of ten years of building controls experience
  • Experience with Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (Metasys).

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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