HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking engineers for building control systems design, configuration, and operation, covering fire, security, and low voltage subsystems. You will help ensure design intent, coordinate with field teams and subcontractors, and develop commissioning software to achieve reliable operation.

The role requires knowledge of HVAC controls, building automation, and drafting tools, with travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have HVAC industry knowledge and experience with building automation systems.
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, and sub-systems from design to commissioning.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and low voltage subsystems to meet project requirements.
• Be accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs.
• Develop software programs and commissioning steps to ensure proper operation of building control systems.
• Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field teams and subcontractors.
• Create drawings, diagrams, and equipment schedules; coordinate submittals and installation.

Skills

HVAC industry knowledge

Control theory

Building automation systems

Education

Associate or Technical degree

Tools

CAD software

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 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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you do

• Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub‑systems (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements.
• Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs.
• Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving 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 are 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.
• Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
• Coordinates and creates 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 solves 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 contractors or customers informed of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in the release meeting with the project field team.
• Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
• Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
• Travel is required for this role.

What we look for

• Required Associate or Technical degree, three years of related technical relevant work experience required; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer. Three or more years’ experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems from a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub‑systems using various industry protocols.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the customer needs.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $87-$115,000. 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

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