Control Systems Engineer

Johnson Controls; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation per yr

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems seeks a Control Systems Engineer to support the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. You will configure and program HVAC building automation systems, develop software, and ensure project designs meet quality standards.

The role involves coordinating with field teams, commissioning systems, and providing owner/operator training on the total building control system.

Qualifications

• HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) system development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with design packages and submittals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems and create sequence of operations.
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and information packages.
• Commission and troubleshoot building control system.
• Provide field change information for as-built drawings and software.

Skills

HVAC DDC development

System troubleshooting

Design packages/submittals

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Metasys DDC

Job description

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our Federal Systems team supporting our team at the National Defense University in Washington D.C.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar yea

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
• Commission and troubleshoot building control system
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules to include in detailed information and submittal packages that communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, field installation team and subcontractors
• Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule
• Help load and commission system-level and network-level controllers
• Validate complete system functionality
• Provide field change information to the project team for as-built drawings (Visio/CAD) and software
• Keep management, contractors, and customer informed of job progress and issues
• Provide site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including troubleshooting, programming, configuration, and visualization
• Experience working with design packages and submittals
• Must be willing and able to complete JCI training course C-7201-EN Metasys System Engineering and C-10122-EN Custom Logic (Including Global Sequencer) @ CCT 10.1
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

Preferred Qualifications

• Integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience working with Siemens Apogee, Siemens Desigo, or Metasys Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT
• Creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with AutoCad and/or Visio

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, a vocational school four year program certificate, an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, HVAC/R, or a similar field, or equivalent experience

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect. To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms along with other awards

• Named to FORTUNE's Most Admired Companies List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list
• Newsweek

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com

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Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)