Smart Building Controls Engineer | Travel 50%

Johnson Controls; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an engineer to design, configure, and operate comprehensive building control systems, including fire, security, lighting, and data networks. Youll support field teams for quality and timely project delivery, developing software and submittals for customers and subcontractors.

The role requires a bachelors degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in control theory, building automation, and low voltage subsystems, with regular travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Required bachelors degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Experience with Johnson Controls software programming.
• 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.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• 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 project requirements.
• Coordinates and creates 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 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 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 the release meeting with project field team.
• Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Skills

Control theory

Building automation systems

JCI software programming

Low voltage subsystems integration (L

Drafting software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an engineer to design, configure, and operate comprehensive building control systems, including fire, security, lighting, and data networks. Youll support field teams for quality and timely project delivery, developing software and submittals for customers and subcontractors.

The role requires a bachelors degree in engineering and at least 3 years of experience in control theory, building automation, and low voltage subsystems, with regular travel up to 50%.