About the position
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls is on a mission to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. This position will fill a role in the Central Region of the United States, specifically working as the Lead Engineer on major projects and will require travel, up to 50%. You will be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities, while being part of a collaborative team environment that emphasizes safety and employee wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Designs and configures technically sophisticated building control systems as defined by the contract documents.
- Builds flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
- Develops and tests software programs vital to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
- Coordinates the creation of vital drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Selects, orders, and supervises 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 advised 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.
- Provides cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
- Proven knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- Proven 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.
- Proven advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus plan
- Paid vacation/holidays - 15 days of vacation first year plus Sick-Time
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
