HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a building controls engineer in Indianapolis to design, configure, and commission complete building control systems including fire, security, and low-voltage subsystems. You will work with field teams to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency while developing software and providing detailed submittals.

Preferred candidates hold an associate or technical degree with 5+ years in HVAC building automation; knowledge of Metasys and CAD tools is valuable.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree with minimum five years of relevant HVAC building automation experience.
• Experience with HVAC building automation systems, BAS, and DDC controls.
• Knowledge of control theory and building subsystems from design/installation perspective.
• Experience integrating low-voltage subsystems using industry protocols.
• Strong CAD skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems (fire, security, low-voltage subsystems) per project requirements.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency; develop software programs and commissioning.
• Provide submittals to communicate design and operation to customers and field teams.
• Create diagrams, sequences, BOMs, network layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Develop and test software to operate the system per project requirements.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals.
• Order and track materials; coordinate factory-mounting processes.
• Assist in loading, commissioning, and validation of systems; provide field training.
• Maintain safety and travel as required.

Skills

HVAC BAS

DDC controls

Control theory

CAD tools

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Metasys

AutoCAD

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 an 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 salary
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
• Company vehicle (as applicable)
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Career advancement opportunities

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 contractor or customer 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 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

Required

What we look for

• Associate or Technical degree with minimum five years of related technical relevant work experience required in the HVAC building automation industry.
• Experience with HVAC building automation systems/Equipment/Networking concepts (BAS), DDC controls)
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or related field) or 2-year technical degree with a minimum of ten years of building controls experience
• Experience with Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (Metasys).

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$76,000 - $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role also offers a competitive Sales Incentive Plan that will take into account volume and margin on a project, quarterly, and annual basis. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.