HVAC Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Our team is growing and we are seeking a  Control Systems Engineer to join our federal team supporting the Pentagon in Arlington, VA . We've been supporting the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily related to the HVAC Mechanical and HVAC Controls (Building Automation Systems). 

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) 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.

Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm (there is some flexibility on start and end times)

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 (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)
Pay Range: $90,000 - $125,000 base salary plus bonus incentive.

As Control Systems Engineer , you will:

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
• Loading, commissioning, bench testing and troubleshooting system level building control systems and network-level controllers
• Validates complete system functionality
• Provide field change information to the project team for as-built drawings and software

Required Qualifications:

• Experience implementing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including programming, commissioning, and testing. 10+ years preferred.
• Experience integrating low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BacNet, Modbus, etc.)
• Must be willing and able to complete JCI training course C-7201-EN Metasys System Engineering and C-10122-EN Custom Logic (Including Global Sequencer) @ CCT 10.1
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances and/or badging to support project needs (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with Metasys Direct Digital Control (DDC) system
• SMP, SCT, and/or CCT programming experience
• Experience creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules

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.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our “take a journey” video:

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit 

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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