HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a skilled building controls professional to design, configure, and operate complete building control systems including fire, security, and low voltage subsystems. You will work with field teams to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs, while developing software and submittals for client and engineering reviews.

The role requires an associate or technical degree with several years of HVAC/building automation experience, CAD/drafting proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree, three years of related technical experience or equivalent.
• Three or more years’ experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC and building subsystems from design/installation/commissioning perspective.
• Experience in the integration of low voltage building subsystems using various industry protocols.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Strong computer skills, including CAD drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems including fire, security, and low voltage subsystems.
• Provide designs and submittals communicating design and operation to customers and teams.
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system per project requirements.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs, network layouts and electrical schematics.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Order and track materials for assigned projects; coordinate factory-mounting processes.
• Assist in loading, commissioning, and validation of system functionality.

Skills

HVAC controls

Control theory

Building automation

Drafting tools

Travel

Education

Associate degree

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!

Please note: We are unable to accept candidates that are working in the US under these Visas: F-1Visas, M-1 Visas, or J-1Visas. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor H-1B Visas or other employment visas.

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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.

Benefits

• 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).

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000 - $120,000 (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. 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 Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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