Building Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Building Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville, where commercial real estate, higher education campuses, and large healthcare systems generate steady demand for facilities professionals. Employers such as Duke Realty, Indiana University Health, and Eli Lilly maintain sizable built environments that require full-time building engineers skilled in HVAC systems, building automation controls, and preventive maintenance. Openings range from entry-level stationary engineer roles to senior facilities positions overseeing multi-building portfolios. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Supercharge your career and shape the future with Johnson Controls—where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and real‑world impact come to life.
We’re not just a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings—we’re the team rewriting what’s possible for people, places, and the planet. When you join us, you step into a world of cutting‑edge technology, meaningful challenges, and opportunities that push your potential further than you imagined.
At Johnson Controls, your voice sparks change. Your creativity fuels progress. And your growth is our priority. You’ll take on work that matters, learn from the best in the industry, and thrive in a culture built on empowerment, collaboration, and forward momentum.
If you’re ready to make an impact, accelerate your career, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away.
What we offer
Competitive salary
Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
Company vehicle (as applicable)
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
With outstanding resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Career advancement opportunities
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls | Engineering Roles
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control 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, commissioning and solving 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.
How will you do it
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 and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves 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 the release meeting with project field team.
Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience·
Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
Experience with JCI software programming
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.
Ability to travel regularly.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – 110,000. USD Salary 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.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site. https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Supercharge your career and shape the future with Johnson Controls—where bold ideas, breakthrough innovation, and real‑world impact come to life.
We’re not just a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings—we’re the team rewriting what’s possible for people, places, and the planet. When you join us, you step into a world of cutting‑edge technology, meaningful challenges, and opportunities that push your potential further than you imagined.
At Johnson Controls, your voice sparks change. Your creativity fuels progress. And your growth is our priority. You’ll take on work that matters, learn from the best in the industry, and thrive in a culture built on empowerment, collaboration, and forward momentum.
If you’re ready to make an impact, accelerate your career, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world, your next big opportunity is just a few clicks away.
What we offer
Competitive salary
Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
Company vehicle (as applicable)
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
With outstanding resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Career advancement opportunities
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls | Engineering Roles
What you do
Be responsible for the design, configuration, and operation of complete building control 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, commissioning and solving 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.
How will you do it
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 and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.
Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.
Coordinates factory-mounting processes to meet factory and project schedule.
Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
Assists in validation of complete system functionality and solves 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 the release meeting with project field team.
Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction.
May provide work directions to Systems Design Assistants.
Adheres to safety standards with a high degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
Travel is required for this role.
What we look for
Required
bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum 3 years' experience·
Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
Experience with JCI software programming
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.
Ability to travel regularly.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80,000 – 110,000. USD Salary 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.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site. https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Building Engineer Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Active Indiana stationary engineer or boiler operator license or equivalent recognized credential
- Hands-on experience maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems
- Familiarity with building automation systems and energy management control platforms
- Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and mechanical drawings accurately
- Strong preventive maintenance documentation and work-order management skills
- High school diploma or GED with vocational training or an associate degree in a related field
Building Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a building engineer in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require at minimum a high school diploma plus vocational or technical training in building systems, HVAC, or electrical work. Indiana regulates stationary engineers and boiler operators through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, which administers licensing exams for those operating high-pressure equipment. Many candidates start with a trade certificate from Ivy Tech Community College, then pursue employer-sponsored licensing. Certifications from BOMA or IFMA strengthen candidacy for facilities-level roles.
Which companies hire building engineers in Indiana?
Employers hiring building engineers in Indiana right now include Johnson Controls, CBRE, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Indiana's concentration of large hospital networks, university campuses, and corporate headquarters creates consistent year-round demand for qualified building engineers across the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most building engineer jobs?
Indianapolis, South Bend, and Jeffersonville lead Indiana for building engineer openings. Indianapolis dominates because of its dense commercial real estate market, major hospital systems, and corporate campus presence, while Fort Wayne and Evansville generate openings through regional medical centers, manufacturing facilities, and growing mixed-use developments that each require dedicated on-site facilities staff.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Building engineer work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical presence to inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems. About 0% of building engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in facilities management coordination, energy auditing, or building automation oversight rather than direct on-site maintenance.
How can I get hired as a building engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance technician or facilities assistant role at a large Indiana institution such as a hospital network, university, or property management company. Ivy Tech Community College offers building systems technology programs that many Indiana employers recognize as a hiring credential. Pursuing a stationary engineer license through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security while working in a related trade role, such as HVAC technician or electrician's helper, signals commitment and accelerates advancement into full building engineer positions.
Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing without any additional sign-up step required.
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