HVAC Control Systems Engineer II

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site HVAC Control Systems Engineer II in Arlington Heights, IL to design, configure, commission, and operate comprehensive building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and operate complete building control systems including fire, security, and other low voltage subsystems (lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet project requirements.
• Ensure design quality, timeliness, and efficiency, with accountability to field teams.
• Develop complex software programs, commission them, and troubleshoot to ensure proper system operation.
• Prepare detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, the Johnson Controls field installation team, and subcontractors.
• Create technically complex building control system designs per contract documents; produce flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of materials, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs necessary to operate the system in alignment with project intent.
• Coordinate and generate drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
• Select, order, and track materials for assigned projects.
• Coordinate factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedules.
• Assist in loading and commissioning of system and network-level controllers as required.
• Assist in validating full system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
• Provide field change information to support as-built drawings and software updates.
• Keep management and customers informed of job progress and issues.
• Assist in site-specific owner/operator training on the total building control system.
• Participate in release meetings with the project field team.
• Perform value engineering to deliver cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
• Adhere to safety standards with a strong emphasis on safety for employees and subcontractors.
• Travel is required for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Solid understanding of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems.
• Experience with Johnson Controls software programming.
• Experience integrating low voltage building subsystems using industry protocols such as LON and BACnet.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-aided drafting tools.
• Regular travel availability.

Technologies

• JCI software programming
• LON
• BACnet
• CAD tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time – 15 days of vacation in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Zero Harm safety commitment

Preferred candidate location

• NE Suburbs Illinois or SE Wisconsin

Hiring salary range

• USD 80,600 – 114,000 per year
• Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; includes a competitive bonus plan and comprehensive benefits