Building Automation Controls Designer

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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. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future!

Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.

• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year /holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar 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

• Dedication to safety through our  Zero Harm policy

• Providing Scheduling and management  support.

• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you do

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in deploying Niagara Framework-based systems and integrating building automation protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control systems including 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.

Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors.

How will you do it

• Designs and configures are technically HVAC 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.

• Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent.

• Coordinates and creates 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 schedule.

• 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 issues.

• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.

• Participates in the release meeting with project field team. 

• Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.

• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.

• Adheres to safety standards. 

• High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 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, BACnet, etc.).

• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.

• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $33-$48 (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

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