HVAC Controls Systems Engineer

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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.

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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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Job Overview

This role focuses on designing, configuring, and operating integrated building control systems—including fire, security, lighting, nurse call, and data networks—to meet project specifications. It involves software development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and coordination with field teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Configuration

• Design complex building control systems for contract documents.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs, network layouts, and schematics.
• Develop and test software programs for system operation.

Project Coordination

• Prepare submittals and installation drawings.
• Select, order, and track materials.
• Coordinate factory-mounting and delivery schedules.

Commissioning & Troubleshooting

• Load and commission system/network controllers.
• Validate system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors.

Documentation & Communication

• Provide field change updates for as-built drawings and software.
• Keep stakeholders informed of progress and issues.
• Conduct site-specific training for system operators.

Quality & Safety

• Participate in release meetings and apply value engineering.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote high safety awareness.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in a technical field + 7 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems.
• Proficiency in control theory, automation systems, and low-voltage integration (LON, BACnet).
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in drafting tools like Visio.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering + 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with IP networking and Tridium/Niagara Framework.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – 105,000. USD Salary 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.

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