Controls Systems Engineer (BAS/DDC/BMS/UMCS/FRCS) - International / OCONUS

Johnson Controls Federal Systems; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks + 5 sick days + 3浮动假

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Specialist / Controls Systems Engineer for its federal team, supporting U.S. military and federal sites.

This remote role requires up to 80% international travel and involves leading BAS/HVAC projects, programming, commissioning, and training across diverse locations. The position offers a base salary range of $115,000-$150,000 with per diem and bonus eligibility, plus eligible benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have technical, hands-on experience in system commissioning and/or programming of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC systems).
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems and equipment.
• Strong PC skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment.
• Must be able to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Must be able to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Ability to travel approximately 80% of the time to international/overseas locations (not to war zones).
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance; active Secret or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project leader to execute HVAC controls and BAS projects with assigned customers, including programming, installation coordination, commissioning, training and closeout.
• Communicate design and operation details to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
• Manage loading, verification, and commissioning of all system controllers; ensure complete functionality and proper documentation.
• Test and modify systems software as needed.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to team and subcontractors.
• Conduct site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system and provide operation manuals.
• Follow all safety standards and maintain high safety regard for employees and subcontractors.

Skills

HVAC controls

System commissioning

Programming of DDC systems

Microsoft Office

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Tridium Niagara

Job description

We are seeking a Controls Specialist / Controls Systems Engineer to join our federal team supporting U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Our OCONUS team supports projects for the U.S. government, primarily for the Department of State supporting U.S. Embassies and for the Department of Defense supporting U.S. military bases in foreign countries (no designated war zone countries). Travel is based on the project needs, but typically around 80%.

Pay Range: Typical base salary is in the $115,000 - $150,000 range based on experience and depending on location and assignment. Daily per diem provided when traveling. Bonus eligible on top of base salary. Will explain full compensation details further during interview.

Location: Virtual / Remote (work from home) - can be based anywhere in the United States. Will require up to 80% international travel in roughly 90 day durations (some times less depending on location and project scope). Will not travel to any designated war zone countries. All travel related expenses are provided by the company.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to execute and complete HVAC controls and other Building Automation System (BAS) projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost effective manner. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, training and project closeout.
• Participates in the installation of hardware designs and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Test and write modifications to systems software.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Required Qualifications

• Must have technical, hands‑on experience in system commissioning and/or programming of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC systems).
• Knowledge of a variety of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques.
• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems and equipment.
• Strong personal computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and general Windows environment.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
• Ability to travel approximately 80% of the time to international/overseas locations (will not be sent to any designated war zone countries).
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance required. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.) Active Secret (or higher) clearance strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with Johnson Controls Metasys or Tridium Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system.
• Experience with BAS communication protocols including at least one of the following: BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, and/or LON.
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT.
• Experience supporting projects in foreign countries.
• Prior experience supporting projects at U.S. military or other federal government sites.

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