Controls Pre-Install Application Engineer

Johnson Controls is seeking a HVAC Controls Engineer to design, configure, and operate building control systems across our global portfolio.

• Competitive salary and commission plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one
• Extensive product and on‑the‑job cross‑training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Zero Harm policy – dedication to safety

• Under general direction, responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems with a focus on HVAC Controls to meet project requirements.
• Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs.
• Develop complex software programs, commission, and troubleshoot to ensure proper operation of the building control system.
• Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team, and subcontractors.

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents.
• 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 project intent.
• Coordinate creation of drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track delivery of materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinate factory‑mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
• Assist in loading and commissioning of system and network‑level controllers.
• Validate system functionality and troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information to the project team for as‑built drawings and software.
• Keep management and contractor or customer informed of progress and issues.
• Assist in performing site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
• Perform value engineering to deliver cost‑effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

• Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems.
• Experience in integration of low‑voltage building sub‑systems using industry protocols such as LON, Bac Net, etc.
• Ability to explain technical knowledge to a non‑technical audience.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with drafting tools.
• Minimum of five years of experience for the stated qualifications, or an associate degree with seven years of relevant experience.
• Travel to job sites outside the area as needed to support customer needs.

Hiring salary range: $67,900-$101,900 USD. Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability, internal equity, and market data. Includes competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, see EEO is the Law.

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