HVAC Controls Application Engineer | HVAC Controls Application Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to serve as a senior technical lead for building automation and HVAC control systems, supporting customers, project teams, and engineering organizations.

The role combines technical leadership with design oversight and standards governance. This position involves mentoring other systems engineers and technicians, developing hardware deliverables and software, and ensuring proper operation through commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree with at least eight years of HVAC BAS experience.
• Experience with BAS, DDC, HVAC equipment, and networking concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 2-year degree with 10 years of building controls experience is preferred.
• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on complex building automation projects.
• Design, develop, and test control software and hardware deliverables.
• Coordinate drawings, equipment schedules, and submittals for installation.
• Mentor Technicians, Systems Designers, and Systems Engineers on site.
• Ensure safety and quality while meeting project schedules.

Skills

BAS experience

DDC controls

Building automation

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Metasys

CAD

Networking protocols

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.

What we offer

• 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)

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What you do

The Controls Systems Engineer serves as a senior technical lead for building automation and complex HVAC control systems, supporting customers, project teams, and engineering organizations. The role combines technical leadership, customer engagement, design oversight, and standards governance.

Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex hardware deliverables, software programs of HVAC Building Automation Controls Systems. Performs commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system. This role will be mentoring other Systems Engineers, Designers and Technicians.

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.
• Develop and tests complex 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.
• Provide work directions to Technicians, Systems Designers, and Systems Engineers.
• Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
• Performs as the Lead Engineer on complex projects.
• Performs Training to peers onsite and in classroom environments.

What we look for

Required

• Associate or Technical degree with minimum eight years of related technical relevant work experience required in the HVAC building automation industry.
• Experience with HVAC building automation systems (BAS), DDC controls, HVAC equipment, and networking concepts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystemsfrom 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).

For details, visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us