HVAC Control Systems Engineer

About Us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience in industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. With over 140 years of experience, Johnson Controls delivers performance where it matters, backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 15 days of paid vacation, holidays, and sick time in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care (available day one)
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems, including fire, security, and other low-voltage control subsystems (e.g., lighting, nurse call, data networks).
• Develop complex software programs, commissioning, and troubleshooting to ensure proper building control system operations.
• Create flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate and create necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet project schedules.
• Assist in loading and commissioning system and network-level controllers.
• Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information for as-built drawings and software updates.
• Keep management and contractors informed of job progress and issues.
• Assist in site-specific training for owners/operators on building control systems.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
• Perform value engineering to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants as needed.
• Adhere to safety standards to ensure employee and subcontractor safety.
• Travel is required for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Experience with control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems.
• Experience with JCI software programming.
• Demonstrated experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using industry protocols (e.g., LON, BACnet).
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $76,000 – $101,000. Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and market alignment. This role also includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.