HVAC Controls Install Application Engineer

Johnson Controls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15/

401K, medical, dental, vision - day 1

Extensive training opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls professional to design, configure, and operate comprehensive building control systems with a focus on HVAC. You will develop software, troubleshoot, and ensure system performance across projects.

The role requires an associate degree in a technical field (or equivalent experience) and up to 50% travel. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred. The team emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration in a global, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience as HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry and building automation systems from design to commissioning perspective.
• Ability to travel 50% on a yearly basis.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures, and operates complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC controls.
• Develops software programs and troubleshoots to ensure proper system operation.
• Coordinates drawings, bill of materials, and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Control theory

Building automation

Electrical wiring

Technical communication

Education

Associate degree in a related technical field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

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 an 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!

You can live anywhere in the US. 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 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

What we will do

• Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls 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 troubleshoots 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 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 as 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 troubleshoots 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.
• Collects and inputs data to track project progress using collaborative dashboards.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team.
• Coordinates with project owners to determine engineering & field execution task responsibilities.
• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for:

• Required Associate degree in a related technical field with two years of relevant work experience required; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer
• 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 of low voltage building, wiring and systems Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.
• Ability to travel 50% on a yearly basis.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required; or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Hirnig SALARY RANGE: $73,000- $100,000 (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

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.

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