Controls Systems Designer

Job Overview

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet.

Self-Starter but under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. Accountable to field teams for the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs. Develops complex software programs, databases, graphics, 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. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of materials, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
• Develops and tests software programs, databases, and graphics necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
• Coordinates and creates the 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 schedules.
• 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 any issues.
• Assists in performing site‑specific training for the 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.
• May provide work direction and provide mentorship to Systems technicians while onsite performing commissioning activities.
• Works with management to develop milestones, track progress, complete time sheets in JCI EPIC software, and participate in team meetings.
• Proactively adheres to company safety standards. Has high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Coordinates with external resources to perform engineering duties as needed to maintain project schedules set forth by management.

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, Bac Net, etc.).
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non‑technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer‑related drafting tools.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $28.37-$38.94. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time (10 days of vacation first year)
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available day one
• Extensive product and on‑the‑job / cross‑training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided to complete all jobs
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future. 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.