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System Controls Designer - Site Dedicated

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1008 Johnson Controls Inc.

Chicago, IL (In Person)

$75,508 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/2/2026

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Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support many industries worldwide. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful service work and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard
  • your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive salary Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
  • 10 days of vacation first year Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
  • Available day one Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Check us out!: https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY 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 standard 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 HOURLY RANGE
$28.65
  • $39.
40/hour (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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 Johnson Controls International plc. 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Johnson Controls:
Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

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