Graduate Engineer

Johnson Controls; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate program

Mentoring from experienced engineers

Hands-on BMCS exposure

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Australia is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join the NSW Systems team. You will gain hands‑on experience in the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and delivery of Building Management and Control Systems across diverse projects.

The role offers structured training, mentoring, and exposure to industry‑leading technologies. You will work with senior engineers to develop practical skills in smart building technologies, automation, and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong interest in building automation and energy‑efficient solutions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of BMCS per customer specs and Johnson Controls standards.
• Support development of control strategies for new and existing installations.
• Assist in GUI and visualization design in line with customer and company standards.
• Participate in software testing and validation to ensure system performance and quality.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to project documentation, design reviews, and QA processes.
• Support project delivery to ensure safety, timeliness, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and site personnel.
• Provide technical input for system designs, layouts, and proposals during pre‑sales activities.
• Continue to develop technical knowledge through training and hands‑on project experience.

Skills

Building automation

Smart buildings

HVAC controls

Industrial automation

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Control Systems

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we're transforming the way buildings and businesses operate. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable solutions, we help organisations improve efficiency, enhance safety, optimise energy consumption, and reduce environmental impact across industries including healthcare, education, infrastructure, commercial real estate, manufacturing, and government. With more than 140 years of innovation and a presence in over 150 countries, Johnson Controls combines world-class technology with deep industry expertise to create smarter, safer, and more connected environments.

About the Role

As a Graduate Engineer, you will join our NSW Systems team and gain hands‑on experience in the design, programming, testing, commissioning, and delivery of Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS). Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will contribute to a range of exciting projects while building your technical expertise in smart building technologies, automation systems, and energy‑efficient solutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your engineering career within a global organisation, with structured training, mentoring, and exposure to industry‑leading technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of Building Management and Control Systems (BMCS) in accordance with customer specifications, Johnson Controls standards, and quality requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of control strategies for both new and existing installations across Johnson Controls and third‑party systems.
• Assist in the design and development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and system visualisations in line with customer and company standards.
• Participate in software testing and validation activities to ensure system performance meets customer requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot system issues and support the implementation of effective solutions.
• Contribute to project documentation, design reviews, and quality assurance processes.
• Support project delivery activities, helping to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Work closely with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, and site personnel to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Assist the pre‑sales and engineering teams by providing technical input for system designs, project layouts, and proposal development.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge through training, mentoring, self‑learning, and practical project experience.
• Demonstrate a proactive commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain full compliance with Johnson Controls Safety, Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS) requirements.

What We're Looking For

Recently completed or currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Control Systems, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Strong interest in building automation, smart buildings, HVAC controls, industrial automation, or control systems.
• Basic understanding of control systems, instrumentation, networking, or software programming principles.
• Exposure to engineering software, IT systems, or server environments would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

• Structured graduate development program with mentoring from experienced engineers and industry specialists.
• Hands‑on exposure to industry‑leading Building Management and Control Systems technologies.
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile commercial, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and government projects.
• Ongoing technical training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Access to global resources, expertise, and career pathways within a world‑leading organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to creating smarter, safer, healthier, and more sustainable buildings.

Eligibility Requirements

• Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered.
• Pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, criminal history checks, and drug and alcohol screening, form part of our recruitment process.

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Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.