Building Automation Controls Designer

Johnson Controls International; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

On-the-job training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

JCI Employee discount programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a hands-on HVAC controls engineer to design hardware and program software for control systems. You will communicate design intent to customers, consultants, and field teams, and respond to basic warranty issues.

The role involves selecting designs, programming, preparing drawings, and coordinating materials and commissioning. Under supervision, you will ensure system functionality, troubleshoot with subcontractors, and help with as-built documentation, training,

Qualifications

• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience.
• Experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Select 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.

Skills

Install and commission controls

Mechanical/electrical/control systems

Technical aptitude

Advanced computer skills

Education

University degree

Two-year degree + experience

Bachelor’s in mechanical/electrical engineering or CS

Job description

***NO VISA SPONSORSHIP***

About Us:

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 we offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care -Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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

• University degree and 1 year suggested minimum experience, or 2 year degree and 6 years suggested minimum experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system‑level controllers
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

HIRING HOURLY RANGE

$26-$37 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package.The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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