HVAC Systems Engineer

Alloy Enterprises; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Encouraging and collaborative team

Zero Harm safety policy

Company vehicle

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States seeks an HVAC Control Systems Engineer to design, configure, commission, start up, and operate complete building control systems for large facilities, including fire and security subsystems.

You will develop software, prepare submittals, drawings, and schedules; coordinate with field teams and subcontractors to meet project needs; ensure safety and quality, and provide owner training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of six years of experience or an associate degree with five years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of controls commissioning and start up in construction or HVAC.
• Understanding of control theory and building automation systems.
• Experience integrating low voltage subsystems and protocols.
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure building control systems per contract documents.
• Develop and test software to operate systems as intended.
• Coordinate drawings, equipment schedules, and submittals for installation.
• Order and track materials; coordinate factory mounting with schedule.
• Support startup, validation, and commissioning with field teams and contractors.
• Provide field change information for as-built documentation.

Skills

Controls commissioning

HVAC systems knowledge

Sub-systems integration

Automation protocols (LON)

Automation protocols (BACnet)

Advanced drafting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Six+ years experience

Associate degree in related field with five years

Tools

LON

BACnet

CAD/drafting tools

Job description

About Us:

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 we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• 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
• Company vehicle
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HVAC Control Systems Engineer

What you will do

Under general direction, responsible for design, configuration, commissioning, start up and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (ie lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc) 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 you will do it

• Designs and configures technically complex 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 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 start up, 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.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to
• provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of six years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of controls COMMISSIONING & START UP in construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems
• using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BacNet, etc). Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• All of the above with a minimum of seven years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.

HIRING SALARY RANGE-Eng Levels 1-3: $65k-119k (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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