Commissioning Engineer (Post Controls Install)

Johnson Controls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Holidays and sick pay

Career development

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an experienced Commissioning Engineer - Post Controls Install to lead on-site commissioning activities, testing, validation, and handover for our building management projects in Ireland. You will work with Project Managers, software engineers, installation teams, consultants and clients to ensure systems operate as designed and meet quality standards.

The role requires strong problem-solving, robust communication, and on-site leadership to manage commissioning across

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS) on commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and associated control strategies.
• Experience supporting project delivery from commissioning through to client handover.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across BMS systems, controllers, field devices, and associated equipment.
• Experience working directly with customers, consultants, and commissioning teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities following completion of BMS controls installation across a range of projects.
• Take ownership of testing, validation, and handover activities to ensure systems operate as designed.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning activities and act as the key technical contact during the commissioning phase.
• Support customer demonstrations, witness testing, training, and project handover activities.

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC systems knowledge

Client/stakeholder management

Troubleshooting expertise

On-site leadership

Independent working

Job description

Aug 25, 2026

At Johnson Controls, we're transforming how buildings operate through advanced automation and control technologies. Our Building Management Systems (BMS) help customers improve efficiency, sustainability, safety, and operational performance across commercial buildings, pharmaceutical facilities, and mission-critical data centre environments.

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer - Post Controls Install to support the final stages of project delivery, taking ownership of commissioning activities from system validation through to customer handover. This role combines technical expertise, problem solving, stakeholder management, and on-site leadership to ensure projects are delivered successfully and meet the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do

Lead commissioning activities following completion of BMS controls installation across a range of projects.

Take ownership of testing, validation, and handover activities to ensure systems operate as designed.

Work closely with Project Managers, software engineers, installation teams, consultants, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Support development and review of controller strategies, graphics packages, and commissioning documentation.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning and final project delivery.

Coordinate on-site commissioning activities and act as the key technical contact during the commissioning phase.

Support customer demonstrations, witness testing, training, and project handover activities.

Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Build and maintain strong customer relationships while providing a high level of technical support and expertise.

How You Will Do It

Apply your knowledge of BMS and HVAC systems to ensure successful project delivery.

Work proactively to identify and resolve issues before they impact project milestones.

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve commissioning and handover objectives.

Take a structured approach to testing, validation, and documentation.

Provide technical guidance and support to customers and project teams.

Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout project delivery.

What We Look For

Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS) on commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre projects.

Strong understanding of HVAC systems and associated control strategies.

Experience supporting project delivery from commissioning through to client handover.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across BMS systems, controllers, field devices, and associated equipment.

Experience working directly with customers, consultants, and commissioning teams.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across active projects.

Customer-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capabilities.

Highly Advantageous

Experience working on data centre or mission-critical projects.

Experience with BMS platforms such as Metasys, Niagara, Trend, Distech, Schneider, Siemens, or similar systems.

Exposure to energy management and system integration solutions.

Experience supporting remote access, networking, and connected building technologies.

Electrical, Controls, Building Services, or Engineering qualification.

Previous experience acting as a lead commissioning engineer or technical lead on projects.

What We Offer

Pension, medical, life assurance & employee discounts

Paid holidays and sick pay

Structured career development and progression opportunities

Extensive technical and professional training

Opportunity to work on large-scale pharmaceutical, commercial, and data centre projects

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, sustainable building technologies, enhancing environments through innovative solutions for various industries worldwide.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $1.5B Post IPO Debt

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

2% in 12 mo

59,760 employees on LinkedIn

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.6 12,214 reviews

70% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.6

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.7

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.5

Compensation & benefits 3.6

Capital

Funding history

Post IPO Debt$250M

Post IPO Debt$525.6M

Post IPO Equity$90M

May 2024

Post IPO Debt$700M

Apr 2024

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Cork, Ireland