Engineering Graduate - Entry Level - Oak Ridge TN

VetJobs; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an entry level engineer to grow in HVAC controls and BAS systems. You will start as a Field Controls Technician, learning Metasys and related equipment while supporting ORNL and Y-12 sites.

Position is on-site with day shifts, full-time, with benefits and a path to advanced skills. Candidates should have an engineering background and be capable of obtaining government clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, or industrial engineering.
• US citizen able to obtain government security clearances for site duties.
• Experience or familiarity with HVAC controls and BAS systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Metasys, Niagara or Distech control systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, installation, commissioning and checkout of HVAC controls and BAS systems.
• Troubleshoot electronic and digital control system malfunctions and modify software as needed.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, submittals and manuals to support field work.
• Provide training and documentation to customers on control systems operations.
• Ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance on Johnson Controls sites.

Skills

HVAC field learning

Willingness to learn

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Metasys

Distech

Tridium Niagara

DDC systems

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

We are seeking an entry level engineer who has a desire to learn and grow in the exciting field of HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to join our Federal Systems team supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex on a full-time basis. The role will start as a Field Controls Technician to learn the equipment and systems in the field. ORNL offers an environment with many unique systems that primarily integrate into our Metasys control system. ORNL is home to some of the worlds fastest supercomputers and our Metasys system is responsible for cooling the computers, as well as central chiller plants and boiler plants that feed utilities site wide. Y-12 has more than 100 buildings on site ranging from chiller plants to general office spaces. This is an ever-changing position that can provide a growth path for each team member to develop new talents and advance within the company.

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: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Negotiable based on experience.

Company Vehicle: Yes.

Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday

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

Travel: Limited. Primary work will all be at Oak Ridge National Lab and Y-12

As an Entry Level Engineer / Field Controls Technician, you will:

• Conduct self-study and instructor led training to improve technical proficiency in company's product lines and systems; completes certifications as required
• Perform preventive maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, troubleshooting and/or replacement of HVAC controls systems (BAS systems) and related light commercial mechanical equipment; most work will involve Johnson Controls Metasys and Distech controls
• Diagnose and repair a variety of electronic and digital control system malfunctions
• Test and perform modifications to systems software when needed
• Assist with sketching and documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues and may help with minor mechanical maintenance
• Ensure work performed complies with company, federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Associates

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, HVAC, or Industrial Engineering fields
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with HVAC mechanical equipment or HVAC Controls (Direct Digital Controls), VAV's, VRF's, or other related systems and equipment
• Knowledge of electronic or digital controls systems, HVAC controls systems, facilities management systems, site preparation, peripheral equipment installation and servicing techniques
• Technical knowledge and experience working with Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium Niagara, or Distech Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls products is highly desired (Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Distech, Carrier, ALC, Andover)
• 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

City: Oak Ridge

State: Tennessee