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

Johnson Controls Federal Systems; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem while traveling

Vacation: 3 weeks, 5 sick days, 3浮动假日,

10 standard holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is seeking a Controls Specialist / Controls Systems Engineer to support U.S. federal government sites, including CONUS/OCONUS assignments. The role leads on-site HVAC/BAS projects, coordinates installation, commissioning, and training, and ensures safe, cost-efficient operations.

Travel up to 80% internationally, with per diem benefits. Base salary ranges from $115,000 to $150,000, with bonus eligibility and full compensation explained during interview.

Qualifications

• Experience in system commissioning and/or programming of digital HVAC controls (DDC).
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, facilities management, and installation/servicing techniques.
• Strong understanding of control theory and HVAC equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Must travel ~80% internationally/overseas.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project leadership to execute HVAC/BAS projects with assigned customers safely and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate installation, programming, commissioning, and training activities.
• Manage loading, verification, commissioning, and documentation of system controllers.
• Test and modify system software as required.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to subcontractors.
• Train owner/operator on system operation and provide manuals.

Skills

HVAC controls commissioning

DDC control programming

Project leadership

Technical communication

Travel 80%

Tools

Metasys

Niagara Direct Digital Control

SMP

SCT

CCT

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%.

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.

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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