Building Automation Controls Designer

Alloy Enterprises; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is a global leader in HVAC control systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. The role focuses on hardware design and software programming for HVAC control systems, including communication with field teams, subcontractors, and owners.

The candidate will work under supervision with established standards, handle drawings, submittals, and commissioning support, and contribute to safe operations and documentation. Strong Metasys experience is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with installing and/or commissioning Johnson Controls Metasys systems including system-level controllers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability with computer-aided drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Selects hardware designs from the standard design library and prepares drawings and schematics.
• Performs software programming using established standards for control projects.
• Coordinates drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Orders and tracks material delivery and coordinates submittals with factory schedules.
• Assists in loading, commissioning, and troubleshooting systems and network controllers.
• Creates as-built drawings and documentation from field changes.

Skills

Metasys systems

Electrical systems

Control systems

Computer drafting tools

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

RAC schedule

CCT

SCT

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do:

Under direct supervision and using established standards, responsible for hardware designs and software programming for HVAC control systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors. Responds to basic warranty calls.

How you will do it:

• Selects hardware designs from standard design library for flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.

• Performs software programming using established standards as a basis of design.

• 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.

• Gathers field changes from the project team and creates as-built drawings and software. Prepares proper documentation and/or manuals for system operation.

• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.

• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system.

• Completes paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.

• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum of three years of experience with installing and/or commissioning Johnson controls Metasys systems including system-level controllers, and working knowledge and experience using Metasys Tools: RAC schedule, CCT, SCT, Visio.

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or 5 + years in the HVAC field.

• Experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers – or – experience designing or evaluating mechanical/electrical building systems or control systems

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28-$36 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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