HVAC Service Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart building technology seeks an HVAC Controls Engineer in Pasadena. The role encompasses design and service of complex building control systems, ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, the company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15 days of vacation in the first year

Comprehensive benefits including 401K

Medical, dental, and vision care available day one

Encouraging team environment

Safety-first policy

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in HVAC or related field.
• Expertise in integration of low voltage systems and automation protocols.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service, repair, design, and operation of HVAC control systems.
• Develops software and ensures system functionality.
• Coordinates with customers and team on project progress and issues.

Skills

Communication

Control Theory

HVAC Industry Knowledge

Software Development

Advanced Drafting Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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 many industries worldwide. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful service work and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with 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!

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do

Under general direction, responsible for the service & repair, design, configuration, and operation of complete HVAC building control systems and other low voltage control sub-systems (e.g., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet customer and JCI goals. Accountable for quality, timeliness, and efficiency of service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, sales, service teams, and subcontractors.

How you will do it

Designs, configures, and services technically complex building control systems for the customer’s facility. Creates flow diagrams, sequences of operations, bill of materials, network layouts, schedules, and electrical schematics as required.

Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per customer requirements.

Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, services, and installation.

Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs.

Assists in loading and commissioning all system and network-level controllers. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

Provides field change information for the creation of as-built drawings and software.

Keeps management, contractors, and customers informed of job progress and issues.

Assists in site-specific training for owners/operators on the total building control system.

Participates in coordination and release meetings with sales and service operations. Performs value engineering to provide cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.

May provide work direction to Service Controls Technician I and Senior I & II Controls Technicians.

Adheres to safety standards, with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or minimum of eight (8) years' experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or service, or HVAC industry
• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems
• Experience in integrating low voltage building sub-systems using protocols (e.g., LON, BACnet)
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to non-technical audiences
• Advanced computer skills, especially with drafting tools