HVAC Building Controls Systems Controls Engineer

Johnson Controls; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time 15 v

Comprehensive benefits day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Indianapolis designs, configures, and operates complete building control systems including fire, security, and low voltage subsystems. You’ll work with field teams to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficient designs.

The role involves developing software, submitting drawings, coordinating equipment schedules, and supporting commissioning and training. Travel is required, and a strong foundation in engineering with HVAC/building automation is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience in building controls or HVAC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, building automation systems and related subsystems.
• Experience with Johnson Controls software programming.
• Experience integrating low voltage subsystems using industry protocols (e.g., LON, BACnet).
• Ability to travel regularly and communicate to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, including drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems (fire, security, low voltage subsystems).
• Develops software programs and commissioning to ensure proper operation of building control systems.
• Communicates design/submittals to customers, consultants, and field teams.
• Creates drawings, bill of materials, network layouts, and equipment schedules.
• Coordinates delivery of materials and factory mounting processes.
• Performs site training for owner/operators and supports commissioning and handover.

Skills

Control theory

Building automation

JCI software programming

HVAC industry knowledge

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Supercharge your career and shape the future with Johnson Controls—where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and real‑world impact come to life.

We’re not just a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings—we’re the team rewriting what’s possible for people, places, and the planet. When you join us, you step into a world of cutting‑edge technology, meaningful challenges, and opportunities that push your potential further than you imagined.

At Johnson Controls, your voice sparks change. Your creativity fuels progress. And your growth is our priority. You’ll take on work that matters, learn from the best in the industry, and thrive in a culture built on empowerment, collaboration, and forward momentum.

If you’re ready to make an impact, accelerate your career, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world, your next big 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
• 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 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.

What we look for

• bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Experience with JCI software programming
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, etc.).
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• Ability to travel regularly.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$80,000 – 110,000. 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.

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