HVAC Truck Based Controls Service Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,460 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. is seeking a senior Building Controls Engineer to design, configure, and service complex HVAC building control systems, along with related low-voltage subsystems such as lighting and data networks.

The role emphasizes software development, commissioning, and ensuring reliable operation for customers. You will create diagrams, BOMs, schedules, and electrical schematics, collaborate with sales and service teams, and mentor junior technicians while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of construction/service or HVAC industry.
• Understanding of control theory, temperature controls and building automation.
• Experience integrating low voltage subsystems using protocols (LON, BACnet).
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong computer/drafting tool skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems.
• Creates flow diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs and network layouts.
• Develops and tests software to operate systems per customer requirements.
• Coordinates drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Orders and tracks materials for assigned jobs.
• Assists in loading and commissioning system and network controllers.
• Validates system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors.
• Provides field change info for as-built drawings and software.
• Keeps management and customers informed of progress and issues.
• Performs site-specific training for owners/operators.
• Participates in coordination meetings with Sales and Service.
• Performs value engineering to balance cost and customer satisfaction.
• May guide junior Service Controls Technicians.
• Adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Building automation

Control theory

BACnet

LON

HVAC knowledge

Drafting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

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 (i.e., lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the customers and JCI goals. Accountable for quality, timeliness and efficiency of Service & repair and designs. Develops complex software programs, commissioning and solving to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Sales and Service team and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Designs, configures and services technically complex building control systems for the customers facility.
• Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, schedules and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per customer facility requirements' intent.
• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals, services and/or installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned jobs.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network‑level controllers as required.
• Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provides field change information to the team for the creation of as‑built drawings and software.
• Keeps management and JCI contractor and customer informed of job progress and issues.
• Assists in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator 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 and Senior II Controls Technicians.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or minimum Eight (8) years’ experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or service, 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.

Salary & Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $33–44 (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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.