HVAC Controls 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 to elevate customer performance and turn goals into real-world results.

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 drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• 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 owner/operators on building control systems.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
• Perform value engineering to provide cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards to ensure employee and subcontractor safety.
• Travel as required for the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 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 non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in computer-related drafting tools.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities (HVAC Equipment Systems Application Engineer)

• Assist with pre- and post-sales activities for building systems and equipment project opportunities, including system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and controls selection, bidding, application, and pricing.
• Provide technical support, selections, and limited estimating support to Account Executives during the project design or proposal phase.
• Support detailed estimating projects and validate assumptions made during proposal development.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and scopes of work for assigned projects in conjunction with sales.
• Assist in preparing proposals, customer communication documents, and any required design work.
• Prepare customer proposal quote letters, including project takeoffs, specification reviews, and RFQ/RFI issuance.
• Manage project Profit & Loss (P&L) using Johnson Controls equipment order execution processes.
• Verify approval submittals and configuration acceptance prior to equipment fabrication.
• Evaluate contractual scope and coordinate changes due to client-issued bulletins, field directives, or scheduling changes.
• Prepare change order proposals with the sales team.
• Coordinate the factory equipment order process to ensure compliance with contract documents and site requirements.
• Generate technical content for purchase orders, select orders, and track delivery of materials and equipment.
• Communicate project progress, including financials, to relevant management team members.
• Review and process invoices for payment and address billing or collection issues.
• Conduct site visits to ensure delivery and receipt of critical equipment meet compliance standards.
• Maintain long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Attend key meetings related to project execution.

Requirements (HVAC Equipment Systems Application Engineer)

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio), Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics.
• Preferred: HVAC equipment knowledge, proficiency with MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $76,000 - $100,000 (for Systems Engineer role) or $68,000 - $93,000 (for HVAC Equipment Systems Application Engineer role). Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market alignment. This role includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, visit the Johnson Controls Careers site.