HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

Extensive on-the-job training

Safety-focused Zero Harm culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, configure, and operate complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls. You will develop submittals, software programs, and commissioning to ensure proper operation, while coordinating with field teams and subcontractors.

You will create detailed drawings, BOMs, and schematics, and assist in site testing, training, and handover. Requires technical degree and knowledge of control theory and building automation.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree; 3 years of related experience or equivalent in HVAC controls.
• Knowledge of HVAC industry and building automation from design to commissioning.
• Experience integrating low voltage subsystems using industry protocols; translate tech to non-tech audiences.
• Advanced computer skills; familiarity with drafting software and CAD tools.
• Willingness to travel ~75% to job sites outside the area.

Responsibilities

• Designs and configures complex building control systems per contract documents.
• Creates flow diagrams, sequences, bill of materials, network layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Develops software programs to operate the system per project requirements.
• Coordinates drawings and equipment schedules for submittals/installation.
• Loads and commissions systems and tests functionality with subcontractors.
• Keeps project team informed of progress; supports training for owner/operators.

Skills

HVAC controls

Control theory

Building automation

Low voltage subsystems

Travel 75%

Education

Associate or Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD tools

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
• 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 Will Do

Under the direction of a Systems Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls to meet the intent of the project requirements. Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex hardware submittal packages, software programs, commissions and troubleshoots 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 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.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system as per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates the creation of 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 troubleshoots 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 JCI project management team and contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues. Collects and inputs data to track project progress using collaborative dashboards.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Coordinates with project owners to determine engineering & field execution task responsibilities.
• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Required

What we look for

• 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
• 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.
• 75% travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the project needs.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$67,000 - $90,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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 About us - Johnson Controls Careers