Controls Pre-Install Application Engineer

Johnson Controls; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 67,900 - 101,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401(k) and comprehensive benefits from

Training opportunities

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an engineer to design, configure and operate complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls for project requirements.

You will develop software, commission systems, and provide detailed submittals to customers, consultants, and field teams. Travel to job sites may be required; strong knowledge of building automation and low-voltage subsystems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Five years of relevant work experience with an associate degree, seven years with no degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC industry and building subsystems.
• Experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using LON/BacNet.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems per contract documents.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs, network layouts and schematics.
• Develop and test software programs to operate systems as required.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Assist in loading and commissioning system controllers and validate functionality.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Control theory

Building automation systems

LON/BACnet

CAD software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission plan
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time — 15 days of vacation in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental and vision care available day one
• Extensive product and cross‑training opportunities
• Outstanding resources in an encouraging and collaborative team environment with a Zero Harm safety policy

Responsibilities

Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls to meet 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, field installation teams and subcontractors.

How You Will Do It

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, bills of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system as per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinate the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinate factory‑mounting processes to meet factory and project schedules.
• Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network‑level controllers as required. Validate complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as‑built drawings and software.
• Keep management, contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assist in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team. Perform value engineering to provide cost‑effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards. Maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

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 integrating low‑voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON and BacNet. Ability to communicate technical knowledge to non‑technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in computer‑related drafting tools.
• Minimum five years of experience, or an associate degree with seven years of relevant work experience.
• Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support customer needs.

Hiring Salary Range

$67,900–$101,900 USD. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity and market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.