HVAC Controls Systems Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) in Arlington, VA is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support the Pentagon with HVAC building automation and Metasys/DDC expertise. The role emphasizes configuring DDC systems, software development, field support, and commissioning, with security clearances required.

Division: JCFS. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including programming, commissioning, and testing.
• Experience integrating low voltage building sub-systems using LON, BACNet, Modbus, etc.
• Willing to complete JCI training C-7201-EN Metasys System Engineering and C-10122-EN Custom Logic @ CCT 10.1.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required security clearances and/or badging.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (DDC) and create sequences of operations.
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system.
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs.
• Load, commission, bench test and troubleshoot system level building control systems and network controllers.
• Validate complete system functionality.
• Provide field change information to the project team for as-built drawings and software.

Skills

DDC systems

Programming

Commissioning

Testing

LON

BACNet

Modbus

Systems integration

Field support

Documentation

Tools

Metasys DDC

SCADA

Job description

Our team is growing and we are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our federal team supporting the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. We have been supporting the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily related to the HVAC Mechanical and HVAC Controls (Building Automation Systems).

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure. Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (there is some flexibility on start and end times).

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total). Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 base salary plus bonus incentive.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
• Loading, commissioning, bench testing and troubleshooting system level building control systems and network-level controllers
• Validate complete system functionality
• Provide field change information to the project team for as‑built drawings and software

Required Qualifications

• Experience implementing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including programming, commissioning, and testing. 10+ years preferred.
• Experience integrating low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BacNet, Modbus, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to complete JCI training course C-7201-EN Metasys System Engineering and C-10122-EN Custom Logic (Including Global Sequencer) @ CCT 10.1
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances and/or badging to support project needs (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with Metasys Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• SMP, SCT, and/or CCT programming experience
• Experience creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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