HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer
About The Position
Under general direction, the HVAC Building Controls Application Engineer is responsible for designing, configuring, and operating complete building control systems, with a focus on HVAC controls, to meet project requirements. The role is accountable to field teams for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs. It develops complex software programs, commissions systems, and troubleshoots to ensure proper building control system operation. The engineer provides detailed information and submittals to communicate system design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation teams, and subcontractors. The position collaborates with project owners, field teams, subcontractors, and other trades throughout project design, material coordination, commissioning, and closeout. It may provide work direction to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources, and supports customer training on building control systems.
Requirements
- An associate or technical degree and three years of related technical work experience, or equivalent work experience without a degree as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems from a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
- Demonstrated experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using various industry protocols.
- Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools.
- Ability to travel to job sites outside the area as needed to support customer needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Design and configure technically complex building control systems in accordance with contract documents.
- Create flow diagrams, sequences of operation, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
- Develop and test software programs to operate systems according to project requirements.
- Coordinate preparation of drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
- Select, order, and track delivery of project materials, and coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedules.
- Assist with loading and commissioning system- and network-level controllers.
- Assist in validating complete system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades.
- Provide field-change information to the project team for as-built drawings and software updates.
- Keep management and the JCI contractor or customer informed about job progress and issues.
- Collect and enter project progress data using collaborative dashboards.
- Assist with site-specific training for building owners and operators on the complete building control system.
- Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
- Perform value engineering to provide cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with project owners to determine engineering and field-execution task responsibilities.
- May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants and other assigned project resources.
- Adhere to safety standards and demonstrate a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
- Travel to job sites outside the area as needed to support customer needs.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus, as applicable.
- Company vehicle, as applicable.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 vacation days in the first year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
- Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.
- Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
