Commissioning Engineer (Post Controls Install) | Commissioning Engineer (Post Controls Install)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and sick pay

Career development opportunities

Training and professional development

Job summary

Johnson Controls Ireland HVAC is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to own the commissioning activities from system validation through to customer handover for diverse projects including commercial, pharmaceutical and data centres.

You will lead testing, validation and documentation, work with project teams and customers, and ensure delivery meets quality, safety and performance requirements. A strong HVAC and BMS background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning Building Management Systems (BMS) on commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial or data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and control strategies.
• Experience guiding project delivery from commissioning to client handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities after BMS controls installation.
• Test, validate and hand over systems as designed.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, installation teams, consultants and clients.
• Develop and review controller strategies, graphics, and commissioning docs.
• Troubleshoot issues during commissioning and delivery.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning and act as technical contact during phase.
• Support customer demonstrations, witness testing, and training.
• Ensure delivery aligns with quality, safety and customer requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide technical support.

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

On-site leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description 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
• A collaborative, supportive, safety-first culture