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Calumet City-Illinois-United States of America, United States of America
Onsite
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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
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