HVAC Controls System Designer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Lynnfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is hiring a BMS Hardware Engineer for the CT–Western Mass Branch.

Under direct supervision, you will design hardware and program software for HVAC control systems to meet project requirements and assist field teams, subcontractors, and customers with submittals and operation. You will select hardware from standard libraries, perform programming to established baselines, and coordinate drawings, schedules, and material delivery to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers, working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Selects hardware designs from standard design library for diagrams, BOMs, networks and schematics as required.
• Performs software programming using established standards as a basis of design.
• Coordinates the creation of drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Coordinates delivery of materials for assigned projects and aligns factory mounting with schedule.
• Assists in loading and commissioning of system and network-level controllers and troubleshoot with subcontractors.
• Gathers field changes and creates as-built drawings and manuals for operation.
• Keeps management and customer informed of progress and issues.
• Assists in site-specific owner/operator training on the total system.
• Completes time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.
• Adheres to safety standards and promotes safety for employees and subcontractors.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Control systems

Advanced computer skills

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do:

JCI is hiring a BMS Hardware Engineer for the CT–Western Mass Branch. Under direct supervision and using established standards, responsible for hardware designs and software programming for HVAC control systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors. Responds to basic warranty calls.

How you will do it:

• Selects hardware designs from standard design library for flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.

• Performs software programming using established standards as a basis of design.

• 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.

• Gathers field changes from the project team and creates as-built drawings and software. Prepares proper documentation and/or manuals for system operation.

• 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 system.

• Completes paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.

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

What we look for:

Required

• Minimum of three years of experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers, working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office.

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required.

Preferred

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or 5 + years in the HVAC field.

• Experience with installing and/or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers – or – experience designing or evaluating mechanical/electrical building systems or control systems

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $32.07-$48.13 (Hourly rate 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. 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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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