HVAC Controls Engineer (DDC/BAS/BMS/FRCS)

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 plus bonus. Negotiable based on experience.

We are seeking an HVAC Control Systems Engineer to join our federal team. Our Engineers on this team get the unique opportunity to support some of our top government and military sites all over the United States, as well as some overseas. This role is responsible for engineering of HVAC Direct Digital Controls /BAS system projects. These duties may include cost estimating, site survey's, designing control system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, creating controller sequence of operations, etc

At Johnson Controls, we support our nations 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.

Salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 plus bonus. Negotiable based on experience.

Location: Remote/virtual (work from home). Proximity to our Louisville, St. Louis, Washington D.C., or Huntsville office strongly preferred.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 3 floating holidays, 5 sick days, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)

Travel Required: Typical travel is around 25-30%.

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will:

Design and configures hardware engineering for building control systems as defined by the contract documents; creates flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required

Configures and creates controller sequence of operations for HVAC building automation and control systems (Direct Digital Controls)

Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs

Supports the pre-sales engineering process; cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals

Coordinate drawings and equipment schedules for submittal packages that communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, field installation team and subcontractors

Provides field change information to the project team for as-built drawings (typically in Visio/CAD) and software

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency and experience working with HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) system designs and drawings. 3+ years experience preferred.

Knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems

Proficiency and experience working with pre-sales engineering support (cost estimating, sales support, performing pre-design site surveys, designing control system, shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, design packages and submittals, etc)

Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools. AutoCad and/or Visio experience preferred

Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.

Ability to travel up to 30%

Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances for projects being supported (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks)

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with Visio

Experience working with Metasys or Tridium Niagara

Proficiency creating SCT databases, custom programs, schedules, trends, alarms, and programming modules

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, a vocational school four year program certificate, or an Associates Degree in Electronics, Mechanical Systems, Computer Technology, HVAC/R, or a similar field

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 FORTUNEs Most Admired Companies List

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaderslist

CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'

Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institutes list of best-managed companies in America

ForbesBest Employers for Diversitylist.

NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time

NewsweekAmericas Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024

Named to Newsweek Americas Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing

Named toForbes Americas Best Employers for Veterans 2024

Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action 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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