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Our teams support a wide variety of industries across the globe, giving you exposure to diverse challenges and opportunities. At Johnson Controls, your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference. Your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation in your first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision—available day one

• Encouraging, collaborative team environment

• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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Site Dedicated (SE-2)
On-site | Calumet City, Illinois

Build your best future with Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we are shaping the future of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. We are currently hiring a Controls Engineer – Site Dedicated (SE-2) to support a large educational campus in Chicago, Illinois. This is a site dedicated role where you will serve as a key engineering partner for the facility.

What you will do
As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing building automation and control system solutions for a major account. You will translate customer and contract requirements into high-quality engineering deliverables that support successful system installation and long-term facility performance.

Key responsibilities
• Design control system solutions using Microsoft Visio and CCT/SCT design tools
• Develop engineering documentation including sequences of operation, and software programs
• Customize control systems to meet site-specific and customer requirements
• Partner closely with sales, project teams, and customer stakeholders to support accurate system delivery
• Support system start-up, commissioning, and turnover activities as needed
• Follow established quality, safety, and documentation standards

What we are looking for
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years of controls or systems design experience
• Strong proficiency with mechanical system controls programming
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently on-site while collaborating with broader project teams
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset

Preferred qualifications
• Experience with building automation systems or HVAC controls
• Familiarity with industry protocols such as BACnet
• Previous experience supporting educational, healthcare, or large commercial facilities

Work location
This is an on-site, site-dedicated position based at a large educational facility in Chicago, Illinois. Regular on-site presence is required.

Controls Systems Designer – Site Dedicated
On-site | Calumet City, Illinois

Build your best future with Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is hiring a Controls Systems Designer to support a large educational campus in Chicago, Illinois. This is a site dedicated role focused on the hardware design portion of building automation and controls projects. The Designer will work in close partnership with a site-dedicated Controls Engineer who is focused on software, coordination across projects, and change management.

If you enjoy detailed design work, collaboration with engineers and field teams, and being embedded at a customer site, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact.

What you will do
As a Controls Systems Designer, you will be responsible for developing hardware-focused design deliverables for building automation and control systems following project award. You will translate engineering direction, contract documents, and site requirements into accurate, high-quality hardware designs that support successful installation and execution.

Key responsibilities
• Develop control system hardware designs using Visio and CCT/SCT design tools
• Create and maintain hardware documentation including panel layouts, wiring diagrams, network layouts, device placement, and bills of material
• Support multiple projects across the same site, ensuring consistency and adherence to site standards
• Partner closely with the site-dedicated Controls Engineer to align hardware design with software sequences, change orders, and project updates
• Coordinate with project teams, field technicians, and installation partners to support constructability and smooth execution
• Revise designs to support approved change orders and evolving site requirements
• Follow established quality, safety, and documentation standards

What we are looking for
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electronics, drafting, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience supporting controls or building automation projects
• Experience developing hardware-focused design documentation for building systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple design tasks simultaneously
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Preferred qualifications
• Experience with building automation or HVAC control systems
• Familiarity with mechanical systems, control panels, low-voltage wiring, and field installation practices
• Experience working in educational, healthcare, or large commercial facilities
• Prior experience supporting site-dedicated or campus-style projects

Work location
This is a site dedicated position based at a large educational facility in Chicago, Illinois. Regular on-site presence is required to support close collaboration with engineering and project teams.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80k-115k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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