Building Automation Controls Systems Designer

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a field HVAC controls technician to design hardware and program software for building automation systems.

You will communicate design details to customers and field teams, assist with commissioning, and troubleshoot system issues to ensure proper operation. Ideal candidates have Metasys experience, knowledge of mechanical/electrical controls, and strong drafting software skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience installing/commissioning Metasys systems including system-level controllers.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Advanced computer skills and drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware and program software for HVAC control systems under supervision.
• Provide submittals and communicate design/operation to customers and field teams.
• Assist in loading, commissioning, and troubleshooting controllers; create as-built drawings and docs.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical control systems

Advanced computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Metasys systems

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: $33-$45 (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.

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

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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