Field Service Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a commercial or industrial Field Service Engineer who has a desire to learn and grow in the field of HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) to join our Federal Systems team based at one of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Pentagon (military experience is not required). We’ve supported the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily related to the HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

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.

Pay range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour to start with designated milestone pay increases for completed training. Negotiable based on experience. 
Company Vehicle: Yes, plus gas card
Shift: Day shift, primarily 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday
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: Limited. Primary work will all be at the Pentagon. May travel some initially for training.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, point-to-point checkouts, and/or replacement of HVAC controls systems (BAS systems) and related light commercial mechanical equipment (VAV's, VRF's, AHU's, etc); most work will involve Johnson Controls Metasys and Distech controls
  
  
• Conduct self-study and instructor led training to improve technical proficiency in company's product lines and systems; completes certifications as required
• Diagnose and repair a variety of electronic and digital control system malfunctions
• Test and perform modifications to systems software when needed
• Assist with sketching and documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings
• Provide training and associated manuals and documentation to customers on electronic control systems operations
• Help mechanical staff troubleshoot issues and may help with minor mechanical maintenance
• Ensure work performed complies with company, federal regulations, industry standards and guidelines, and customer requirements
• Compile project documentation, such as certificate of completion, customer training forms, training certificates and punch lists
• Read and properly interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, software/systems programs, schematics and operational product manuals
• Adhere to Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, provide safety awareness leadership and instruction to technicians and subcontractors on Johnson Controls work sites

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with commercial or industrial building technologies; HVAC mechanical equipment, HVAC Controls (Direct Digital Controls), Fire Alarm Systems, Electronic Security Systems, Utilities Systems, Metering, etc
• Strong personal computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc)
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Experience:

• Troubleshooting experience with commercial or industrial HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, air handlers, VAV's, VRF's, etc) 
  
  
• Experience working with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems
• Programming and/or troubleshooting various brands of HVAC controls or PLC controls
• Experience with BAS communication and integration protocols; BACnet MSTP, BACnet IP, N2, P1, Modbus, LON, etc
• Experience using SMP, SCT, and/or CCT

Preferred Education:

• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field
• Technical schooling in HVAC
  
  

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.

 

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes  Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023  Climate Change 'A List '
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of  best-managed companies in America
• Forbes  Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek   America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024  World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to  Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
  
  

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, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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