Traveling HVAC Controls Engineer (BAS/DDC/BMS/UMCS/FRCS) - International / OCONUS (Job number: 1184)

Johnson Controls; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Control Systems Engineer, where you'll engage in the full lifecycle of projects supporting U.S. military and federal government sites globally. This role offers the chance to design and configure advanced HVAC control systems, ensuring efficient operations in critical facilities. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you will play a vital role in modernizing installations while enjoying extensive travel opportunities. This position not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a significant impact on national security and efficiency. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to take on challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

5 sick days

10 standard holidays

3 floating holidays

Daily per diem when traveling

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with DDC systems, programming, and configuration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Visio for drafting and design.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the full lifecycle of projects from pre-sales to closeout.
• Design and configure software building control systems as per contract.

Skills

Direct Digital Control (DDC)

Control Theory

Building Automation Systems

Pre-sales Engineering Support

AutoCAD

Visio

Niagara N4 Certification

Department of Defense Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our federal team supporting U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Our OCONUS team supports projects for the U.S. government, primarily for the Department of Defense, in foreign countries (no designated war zone countries). Travel is based on the project needs, but typically around 80%. Typical travel is roughly 60-90 day durations (some times less depending on location and project scope), then home for 1-2 weeks before going back on-site.

Our Engineers on this team get the unique opportunity to support some of our top government and military sites all over the world. Our Engineers are engaged in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout. These duties may include cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, programming controller sequence of operations, executing control system startup & commissioning, integrating the field controllers to the head end, creating user interface graphics, training the customer, and generating project closeout documents such as as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

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.

Pay Range: Base salary + 25% uplift when traveling overseas. Daily per diem provided when traveling. Bonus eligible on top of base salary. Will explain full compensation details further during interview.

Location: Virtual / Remote (work from home) - can be based anywhere in the United States. Will require up to 80% international travel in roughly 60-90 day durations (sometimes less depending on location and project scope). Will not travel to any designated war zone countries. All travel related expenses are provided by the company.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 10 standard holidays, and 3 floating holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total).

As a HVAC Controls Engineer, you will:

• Engage in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout.
• Design and configure complex software 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.
• Configures and programs HVAC building automation and control systems (Direct Digital Controls) and creates controller sequence of operations.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per project requirements and specifications.
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs.
• Commissions and troubleshoots building control system to ensure proper operation of the building control system.
• Assists in the 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.
• Supports the pre-sales engineering process; cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals.
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittal packages that communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, field installation team and subcontractors.
• Provides field change information to the project team for as-built drawings (typically in Visio/CAD) and software.
• Keeps management, contractors, 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 release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to all safety standards. Holds a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, preferably with programming, configuration, visualization, and integrations. 5+ years experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Proficiency and experience working with pre-sales engineering support (cost estimating, sales support, performing pre-design site surveys, designing control system, shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, design packages and submittals, etc).
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools. AutoCad and/or Visio experience preferred.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.
• Niagara N4 certified.
• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance. Active Top Secret (or higher) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Integration experience with low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Experience working with Tridium Niagara and/or Metasys.
• Proficiency with SMP, SCT, and/or CCT programming.
• Proficiency creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with AutoCad and/or Visio.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, a vocational school four year program certificate, or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, HVAC/R, or a similar field.

Who We Are:

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List.
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World.
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list.
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'.
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America.
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024.
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing.
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024.
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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