HVAC Controls System Engineer I

Johnson Controls invites you to join an onsite HVAC Controls System Engineer I role in Arlington Heights, IL. This position offers a salary range of USD 76,000 to 101,000 per year, a comprehensive benefits package available from day one, and a collaborative, safety-focused culture designed to support design excellence and efficient commissioning. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and implement complete HVAC control systems to meet project requirements and intent.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of designs; develop complex software, perform commissioning, and secure proper operation of the building control system.
• Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation teams, and subcontractors.
• Develop technically complex building control system designs per contract documents; create drawings such as 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 per project intent.
• Select, order, and track material deliveries for assigned projects; coordinate factory mounting to meet schedules.
• Assist with loading and commissioning of system and network level controllers; validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information for as-built drawings and software, and keep management and customers informed of progress and issues.
• Participate in site-specific owner/operator training for the total building control system and join release meetings with the project field team.
• Contribute to value engineering to deliver cost-effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• May provide work direction to Systems Design Assistants; uphold safety standards with a strong emphasis on Zero Harm principles.
• Travel may be required for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or 4 years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
• Understanding of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and related subsystems.
• Experience with Metasys is a plus.
• Proven ability to integrate low voltage building sub-systems using industry protocols, primarily BACnet.
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, including computer-aided drafting tools.
• Regular ability to travel.

Technologies

• Metasys
• BACnet
• CAD tools