HVAC Building Controls Systems Engineer

Alloy Enterprises; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a seasoned Building Controls Engineer to design, configure, and commission complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage subsystems to meet project requirements. You will communicate designs to customers, consultants, field teams, and subcontractors, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

You will develop diagrams, software, and equipment schedules, coordinate drawings, and support commissioning.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience or an associate degree with seven years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred; five years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction or HVAC industry.
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and subsystems.
• Experience integrating low voltage building sub-systems using industry protocols (LON, BacNet); ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems per contract documents; create diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs, network layouts and schematics.
• Develop and test software to operate the system per project requirements.
• Coordinate creation of drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track materials; coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet schedules.
• Assist in loading, commissioning, and validation of system and network controllers; troubleshoot with subcontractors.
• Provide field change information for as-built drawings and software; keep stakeholders informed of progress.
• Assist in owner/operator site-specific training on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meetings; perform value engineering to balance cost and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Control theory

Building automation

HVAC knowledge

Coordination with subcontractors

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

LON protocol

BacNet protocol

CAD software

Job description

What you will do:

Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (ie 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, commissions and solves problems 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 you will 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 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 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 release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to

provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for :

Required

• Minimum of seven years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• 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.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000 - $93,000 (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.

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