Controls Pre-Install Application Engineer

Alloy Enterprises; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission plan

Vacation & holidays

Benefits package with 401K

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an engineer to design, configure, and operate advanced building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls. You will develop software, commission systems, and troubleshoot to ensure reliable operation on a major project in Sioux Falls.

You will create detailed drawings, sequences of operations, and materials lists, coordinating with field teams and subcontractors to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Experience in integrating low voltage building subsystems using industry protocols (e.g., LON, BacNet).
• Strong computer skills, especially drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls.
• Develop software programs and commission and troubleshoot to ensure proper operation of the building control system.
• Provide submittals and information to communicate design and operation to customers and field teams.
• Create diagrams, sequences of operations, material lists, and electrical schematics.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Control theory

Building automation

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

CAD drafting tools

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary and commission Plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• 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

What you will do

Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls to meet the intent of the project requirements. Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissions and troubleshoots to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How will you do it

• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system as per the intent of the project requirements.
• 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.
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
• 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 building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BacNet, etc). Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• All of the above with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
• Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the customer needs.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,900- $101,900 USD Salary 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.

For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Please note this job is supporting a major project in Sioux Falls, SD, and it requires working at a customer site on a daily basis.

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