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Johnson Controls · 1 month ago

Controls Security & Fire System Engineer III

Johnson Controls is a global leader in building technologies and solutions, and they are seeking a Controls Security & Fire System Engineer III. This role involves providing pre-sales and end-user support for the design and configuration of building low voltage systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in designs, and developing complex software programs for building control systems.

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Responsibilities

Be responsible for Pre Sales Support & End User Support for, but not limited to the design, configuration, and operation of complete building low voltage systems, including fire, security, and other low voltage control sub-systems (i.e. lighting, nurse call, data networks, etc.) to meet the intent of the project requirements
Accountable to field teams for quality, timeliness and efficiency of designs
Develops complex software programs, commissions and troubleshooting to ensure proper operations of the building control system
Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls field installation team and subcontractors
Possible job walks with the Sales Team on the initial design phase
Designs and configures are technically complex 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
Develop and tests software programs necessary to operate the system per the project requirements' intent
Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation
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 to ensure proper operation
Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software
Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues
Assists in performing site-specific training for owner/operator on the total building control system
Participates in release meeting with the project field team
Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction
Adheres to safety standards
High degree of employee and subcontractor safety

Qualification

Building automation systemsLow voltage systems integrationControl theoryMechanical drawingsElectrical wiring diagramsIP networkingTridium/Niagara FrameworkAdvanced computer skillsTechnical communication

Required

Minimum of seven years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of the construction, mechanical, electrical, or HVAC service industry
Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems
Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BACnet, etc.)
Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience
Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools, such as Visio

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of five years of experience, or an associate degree in a related technical field with seven years of relevant work experience required
Understanding of IP networking for building automation systems
Understanding of Tridium/Niagara Framework

Benefits

Competitive Bonus plan
Competitive benefits package

Company

Johnson Controls

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Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.

H1B Sponsorship

Johnson Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (61)
2024 (57)
2023 (80)
2022 (95)
2021 (81)
2020 (93)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.6B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M

Leadership Team

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Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
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Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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