HVAC Controls Systems Engineer (Job Number: 793)

We are seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to join our federal team based out of Naval Base San Diego, CA. (32nd Street Naval Station). This Controls Systems Engineer will get the unique opportunity to support various government and military sites located in and around San Diego CA. Duties may include pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, programming controller sequence of operations, executing control system startup & commissioning, integration of 3rd party systems , creating user interface graphics, developing energy savings strategies, training the customer, and generating project documents such as as-built drawings.

 

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: Naval Base San Diego. San Diego, CA.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year.
Travel Required: Limited

Pay Range: $88,200-$152,500

 

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintains the relationship throughout the duration of the Facility Services Contract. Satisfies customer needs and expectations through a partnering approach regarding customer energy and operational issues.
• Designs and configures complex software 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 programs HVAC building automation and control systems (Direct Digital Controls) and creates controller sequence of operations.
• Develops and tests complex software programs necessary to operate the system per project requirements and specifications.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation of the building control system.
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades as directed to ensure proper operation.
• Maximize energy efficiencies through effective application of Metasys programming, alarm management, and proper use of diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Provide the required level of operations & maintenance (O&M) support to ensure that energy savings continue to be realized and that mission critical building environments are created and maintained.
• Review and recommend retro-commissioning (R-Cx) agent suggested DDC and mechanical system changes, based on the validity of having an energy savings impact to the facility and while not impairing mission.
• Supports the customer with performing pre-design site survey, designing control system shop drawing submittals, and generating product literature submittals.
• Review drawings and equipment schedules for submittal packages then 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.
• Keeps management and customer informed of job statuses and issues.
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system.
• Participates in release meeting with project field team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Adheres to all safety standards. Holds a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
• Familiar with and adheres to quality control (QC) standards and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, preferably with programming, configuration, visualization, and integrations. 5+ years’ experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems
• Experience working with Metasys and Johnson Controls Legacy product line, preferred.
• Experience working with/for DoD customers and on DoD sites, preferred.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances for projects being supported (background/character, criminal history, DMV record, employment, and credit checks)
• Integration experience with low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e., LON, BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
• 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 Associate’s 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 FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues
• Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022

 

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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