Controls Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join our federal team in Oahu, HI. As part of a Fortune 500 company and one of the global leaders in sustainability and energy efficiency, the Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) team is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure with our building technologies and solutions.

Location: Oahu, HI.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year
Travel Required: Limited

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will:

• Design, configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations. Creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of materials, network layouts and electrical schematics as required
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
• Commission and troubleshoot building control system
• Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules to include in detailed information and submittal packages that communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, field installation team and subcontractors
• May help support the pre-sales engineering process; cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals
• Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule
• Help load and commission system-level and network-level controllers
• Validate complete system functionality
• Provide field change information to the project team for as-built drawings (Visio/CAD) and software
• Keep management, contractors, and customer informed of job progress and issues
• Provide site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency and experience working with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, preferably with programming, configuration, visualization, and integration. 5+ years experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems
• Experience working with design packages and submittals
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools. AutoCad and/or Visio experience preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Integration experience with low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
• Working with Metasys or Tridium Niagara Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• Proficiency with SMP, SCT, and/or CCT programming
• Proficiency creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with AutoCad and/or Visio

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, a vocational school four year program certificate, or an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, HVAC/R, or a similar field
Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

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Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)