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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeIndianapolis, IN, USA$76k - $100k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate or technical degree and at least five years of related technical work experience in the HVAC building automation industry are required.
  • Experience with HVAC building automation systems, equipment, networking concepts, and direct digital controls is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems from a design, installation, or commissioning perspective is required.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols is required.
  • Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience is required.
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools, are required.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems, including fire, security, and other low-voltage control subsystems such as lighting, nurse call, and data networks, to meet project requirements.
  • Ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs for field teams; develop complex software programs and perform commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper building control system operation.
  • Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, field installation teams, and subcontractors.
  • Design and configure technically complex building control systems according to contract documents; create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
  • Develop and test software programs needed to operate systems according to project requirements.
  • Coordinate and create drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
  • Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedules.
  • Assist with loading and commissioning system- and network-level controllers as required.
  • Assist with validating complete system functionality and resolve problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
  • Provide field-change information to the project team for creating as-built drawings and software.
  • Keep management and the JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
  • Assist in site-specific training for owners and operators on the complete building control system.
  • Participate in the release meeting with the project field team.
  • Perform value engineering to provide cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
  • Adhere to safety standards and promote employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Systems, or a related engineering field, or a two-year technical degree with at least ten years of building controls experience, is preferred.
  • Experience with Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems (Metasys) is preferred.

About the Company

Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cork, Ireland
Founded
1885

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