HVAC Controls Engineer: Building Automation & Commissioning

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15

Benefits including 401(k), medical, &d

Cross-training opportunities

Global advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. seeks an experienced HVAC Controls Engineer to design, configure and commission complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC. You will partner with field teams to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency across projects.

The role involves developing software, creating diagrams and wiring schematics, coordinating submittals, and providing detailed information to customers and subcontractors. Travel may be required for site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years experience or associate degree with 5+ years.
• Knowledge of HVAC industry, control theory, building automation, and subsystems from design/installation/commissioning perspectives.
• Proficiency in integrating low‑voltage building subsystems using industry protocols (LON, BacNet).
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to a non‑technical audience.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly drafting tools.
• Willingness to travel to job sites outside the area as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems as defined by contract documents.
• Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system according to project requirements.
• Coordinate the creation of drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinate factory‑mounting processes to meet factory and project schedules.
• Assist in loading and commissioning all system and network‑level controllers.
• Validate system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information for as‑built drawings and software.
• Keep management and partners informed of job progress and issues.
• Collect and input data to track project progress using collaborative dashboards.
• Assist in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator on the building control system.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
• Execute value engineering to provide cost‑effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with project owners to determine engineering and field execution responsibilities.
• Provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Skills

HVAC controls

Control theory

Building automation

Low-voltage subsystems (LON, BacNet)

Technical communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (3+ years experience)

Associate degree in related field (5+ years experience)

Tools

Drafting tools

Job description

Johnson Controls International plc. seeks an experienced HVAC Controls Engineer to design, configure and commission complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC. You will partner with field teams to ensure quality, timeliness and efficiency across projects.

The role involves developing software, creating diagrams and wiring schematics, coordinating submittals, and providing detailed information to customers and subcontractors. Travel may be required for site work.