HVAC Controls Engineer (Job number: 1172)

We are seeking an HVAC Controls Engineer to join our federal team based at Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield (Military friendly and encouraged, but experience not required) supporting long-term energy efficiency and sustainability projects, primarily related to HVAC, HVAC controls (DDC controls), BAS, metering, electrical and utilities systems. This is an exciting opportunity to be in a lead role with our team here helping to build and maintain a new Utility Monitoring and Control System (UMCS) supporting both bases.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s 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.

Location: Fort Stewart military base, GA. Company vehicle is provided.
Shift: Day shift, Monday-Friday.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: None, all work is based at Fort Stewart

As an HVAC Controls Engineer, you will:

• Configure and program HVAC building automation and control systems (direct digital controls) and create sequence of operations, primarily using Metasys
• Develop and test software programs to operate the system
• Support technicians by ensuring the quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
• Loading, commissioning, bench testing and troubleshooting system level building control systems and network-level controllers
• Validates complete system functionality
• Provide field change information to the project team for as-built drawings and software
• Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary
• Completes typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to Controls Technicians, System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
  
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical, hands-on experience with installation, commissioning and programming of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC controls).
• Proficiency with writing code for controller sequence of operations
• Proficiency with integration protocols (Bacnet, Lonworks, Modbus, etc)
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems and equipment.
• The ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical proficiency working with Metasys and/or Tridium Niagara software
• Experience managing or leading HVAC related projects and associated teams
• Knowledge of networking systems
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Software Engineering, 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 FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaderslist
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
• Named to Forbes America’s 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 www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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