HVAC Controls System Engineer

Johnson Controls

Houston, TX

Pay: $41-$55/hr

Shift: Full time

About Us: 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. What we offer Competitive salary and bonus plan Paid vacation/holidays/sick-time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy * Potential for Optional Travel! Hawaii, Guam Other USA Locations * Sign on bonus potential * Relocation assistance potential What you will do 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 (ie 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 sophisticated software programs, commissions and solves problems 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. How you will do it Designs and configures technically sophisticated building control systems as defined by the contract documents. Builds flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required. Develops and tests software programs vital to operate the system per the intent of the project requirements. Coordinates the creation of vital drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation. Selects, orders, and supervises 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 solves 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 advised of job progress and issues. Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system. Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction. Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety. What we look for Required Minimum of Five years of experience Engineering Degree or an Associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required. Proven knowledge of HVAC Controls Systems Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with five years of relevant work experience required. Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems. Proven 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. Proven advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.