Building Automation Controls Systems Designer

About the role

Under general direction, 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.

Responsibilities

• Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Cook up and test software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Develops complex software programs, commissioning 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.
• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents.
• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Cooks up and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Cooks up and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• 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 project field team.
• Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work direction to Systems Design Assistants.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or minimum 3 years' experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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.).
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

Qualifications

• Required

Skills

• Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
• Experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BacNet, etc.).
• Advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

Pay

Hiring hourly range: $28 - $39 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Schedule

N/A