Controls Systems Engineer

About the Role

The OpenBlue CUPO Systems Engineer will help deliver intelligent building solutions using cloud, data analytics, IoT and design thinking. Our CPO (Central Plant Optimization) software enables central energy facility managers to cut operational costs, reduce energy and water consumption and lower carbon footprints across universities, hospitals, airports, office towers and data centers. You will lead system integration and commissioning of the OpenBlue Central Utility Plant (CUP) solution for district energy plants worldwide, acting as project leader to plan, execute and complete assignments with customers. Responsibilities include hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout, as well as training plant operators and providing warranty‑stage technical support. You will also enforce safety standards for Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors. The role requires assessing central plants, preparing drawings and scopes for new sensors, meters and controls, and creating integration test plans to ensure bidirectional data flow between CPO and plant automation systems. You will oversee point mapping and programming of local automation systems, validate functionality, analyze command results and troubleshoot issues throughout commissioning. Regular progress meetings and operator training will build strong customer relationships and confidence in CUP commands. • Lead integration and commissioning of OpenBlue Central Utility Plant (CUP) solutions globally. • Serve as project leader to plan, execute and close CUP projects with customers. • Collaborate with customers to meet implementation schedule goals. • Design hardware, program systems, coordinate installations, and oversee network commissioning. • Train plant operators and provide technical support during the warranty period. • Enforce safety standards for staff and subcontractors. • Assess central plants and develop drawings and scopes for new sensors, meters and controls. • Create and execute integration test plans for bidirectional data flow between CPO and plant automation systems. • Oversee point mapping and programming of local plant automation systems. • Validate system functionality, analyze command dispatch results and troubleshoot commissioning issues. • Conduct regular progress meetings and build strong customer relationships. • Led plant automation startup and commissioning for at least five live critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸integration
• ▸commissioning
• ▸hardware design
• ▸system programming
• ▸test planning
• ▸operator training

What You Bring

A minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in building automation controls engineering, programming and commissioning is required. Candidates must have experience integrating low‑voltage subsystems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus or LON, and have led plant automation startup and commissioning for at least five critical facilities. A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent) is required; a master’s degree or Professional Engineer registration is preferred. Strong communication, attention to detail, project‑management skills (e.g., Microsoft Project) and the ability to travel up to 50 % (including international) are essential. • Minimum five years experience in building automation controls engineering, programming and commissioning. • Experience integrating low‑voltage subsystems using BACnet, Modbus, LON or similar protocols. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent); master’s or PE preferred. • Strong oral and written communication, attention to detail and project‑management skills (Microsoft Project). • Ability to travel up to 50 % of the time, including international trips.

Requirements

• ▸bacnet
• ▸modbus
• ▸lon
• ▸microsoft project
• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸5+ years

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, paid vacation, holidays and sick time, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision care. On‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities encourage professional growth, while a collaborative team environment promotes collaboration. Safety is a top priority through our Zero Harm policy. This is a virtual/remote position for candidates in the Mountain or Pacific time zones of the United States. The salary range is $85,000‑$115,000, determined by education, experience, skills and market data, with a comprehensive benefits package. Our hiring process may use AI‑assisted tools, but all decisions are made by human reviewers. • Remote work available for candidates in Mountain or Pacific US time zones. • Competitive salary $85k‑$115k plus comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical, dental, vision, paid time off).

Work Environment

Onsite