HVAC Controls Engineer

Johnson Controls•Plymouth, MN

22h

About The Position

Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e. lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements. Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, commissions and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

Requirements

Minimum of seven years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
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, such as Visio.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required.
Understanding of IP networking for building automation systems.
Understanding of Tridium/Niagara Framework.

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.
Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.
Coordinates the creation of 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 troubleshoots 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 release meeting with the project field team.
Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Adheres to safety standards.
High degree of employee and subcontractor safety.