HVAC Controls Systems Application Engineer

Johnson Controls; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Benefits package (401K/medical/dental/

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States seeks a Building Controls Engineer to design, configure, and optimize complex HVAC control systems within building automation environments.

Under general direction you will develop software, commission systems, troubleshoot operation, and provide submittals to customers, consultants, and field teams. Willing to travel to project sites as needed to support customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Recent graduate.
• HVAC and building automation knowledge.
• Knowledge of control theory and building subsystems from design to commissioning.
• Experience in integrating low-voltage building subsystems using various protocols (e.g., LON, BacNet).
• Advanced computer skills including drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with an HVAC focus.
• Develop and test software, commission systems, and troubleshoot to ensure proper operation.
• Provide submittals and communication to customers, consultants, and field teams.

Skills

HVAC controls knowledge

Control theory

Building automation systems

Low-voltage subsystem integration

CAD/drafting tools

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

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. This role enables you to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment dedicated to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Global advancement opportunities

What You Will Do

Under general direction, the employee will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls to meet project requirements. Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develop complex software programs, commission and troubleshoot to ensure proper operation of the building control system. Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How Will You Do It

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects. Coordinate factory‑mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assist in the loading and commissioning of all system and network‑level controllers as required. Validate complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field change information to the project team for the creation of as‑built drawings and software.
• Keep management and JCI contractor or customer 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 total building control system.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team. Perform value engineering to provide cost‑effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with project owners to determine engineering and field execution task responsibilities.
• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
• Adhere to safety standards. Demonstrate a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Recent graduate.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge preferably in 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 in the integration of low‑voltage building sub‑systems using various industry protocols (e.g., LON, BacNet, etc.). Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non‑technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills, particularly computer‑related drafting tools.
• Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support customer needs.

Hiring Salary Range

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000 – $95,000 (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.