Building Automation Controls Systems Designer

Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

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For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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What you will do

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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.  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.

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How you will do it

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• Designs and configures technically complex building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.
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• Develops and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements.
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• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
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• Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.  Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
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• 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.
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• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software.
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• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.
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• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
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• Participates in release meeting with project field team.  Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
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• May provide work direction to Systems Design Assistants.
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• Adheres to safety standards.  High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety
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What we look for

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Required

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• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or minimum 3 years' experience
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• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
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• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
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• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BacNet, etc.).
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• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
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• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
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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.) 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 -us

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