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Control Systems Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field. Employers in manufacturing, energy, defense, and automation regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsBuild 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 a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an 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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What will you do:
The Controls Systems Engineer Lead Engineer for Enterprise Accounts is the single point of contact for their assigned accounts for all engineering support activities. They are responsible for ensuring Enterprise Account’s engineering standards are utilized across all construction events, across all geographies within their given domain. They will work within their teams to bring awareness of account specific engineering standards.
They will support the Sales team with customer education on the best engineering standards to meet customer outcomes. They will ensure engineering is represented during pre-bid activities. They will be a “second” set of eyes for shop drawings to confirm conformance with customer expectations. They will ensure design milestones are achieved for their Enterprise Account customer requirements.
How you will do it:
- Implements customers’ standard design requirements and processes within the JCI organization.
- Supports the development and execution of enterprise-wide equipment engineering practices, content and solutions for enterprise accounts.
- Works closely with Enterprise customers and JCI field organization to align with defined strategies.
- Develops and maintains high level relationships within Enterprise account clients.
- Works effectively with the Regional and Branch teams.
- Develops and maintains communication platforms for the transfer of design standards to centralized engineering and field organization. Focus on standardization, efficiency and quality.
- Drives development of initiatives to address and solve identified Enterprise account needs. Coordinates field implementation and provides KPI reporting when requested.
- Provides design documentation for user management, disaster recovery, standard naming conventions, dBase details.
- Provides JCI Branch/District organization with access to databases, software and standard documentation. Keeps all data updated and available.
- Provides subject matter expertise for building technology including analytics, optimization algorithms, server and network design, cyber security, system software suites and hardware engineering.
- Works across multiple engineering / design teams and locations to ensure consistency and standard practices across the enterprise while optimizing engineering efficiency.
- Provides sales and high-level technical support to field organizations for the implementation of enterprise level initiatives and engineered solutions.
- Coordinates the resolution of escalated engineering issues.
- For HVAC controls, coordinates Enterprise Support Engineer activities with Metasys Servers and Digital Platforms, including system performance, access, backups and patching.
- Proficient at maintaining the owner's network and ensuring all buildings comply prior to being converted from the ROC to the active owner's system after testing is complete.
- Proficient in loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Proficient in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Identifies and implements 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.
- Organizes and performs site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
- Implements and promotes safety standards. High degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- 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.
- Can think on a broader scale in terms of the implementation of JCI products and digital platforms to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, Team working skills, attention to detail, adaptive, resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy, adjust communication by choosing the appropriate tone.
- Utilizes MS Office to resolve issues.
- Familiar with multiple graphic packages, understands multiple computer language skill sets.
- Possesses great troubleshooting / problem solving skills, possesses great technical skills, drives construction process, works under pressure and within deadlines, uses logical thinking and reasoning.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – 135,000. 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.
#HVACJobs #EngineeringLeadership #JohnsonControls #SmartBuildings #SystemsEngineering #HiringNow #HVACCareers #SustainableBuildings #TeamLeadership #engineerhiring #HVACTechhiring
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 a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an 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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What will you do:
The Controls Systems Engineer Lead Engineer for Enterprise Accounts is the single point of contact for their assigned accounts for all engineering support activities. They are responsible for ensuring Enterprise Account’s engineering standards are utilized across all construction events, across all geographies within their given domain. They will work within their teams to bring awareness of account specific engineering standards.
They will support the Sales team with customer education on the best engineering standards to meet customer outcomes. They will ensure engineering is represented during pre-bid activities. They will be a “second” set of eyes for shop drawings to confirm conformance with customer expectations. They will ensure design milestones are achieved for their Enterprise Account customer requirements.
How you will do it:
- Implements customers’ standard design requirements and processes within the JCI organization.
- Supports the development and execution of enterprise-wide equipment engineering practices, content and solutions for enterprise accounts.
- Works closely with Enterprise customers and JCI field organization to align with defined strategies.
- Develops and maintains high level relationships within Enterprise account clients.
- Works effectively with the Regional and Branch teams.
- Develops and maintains communication platforms for the transfer of design standards to centralized engineering and field organization. Focus on standardization, efficiency and quality.
- Drives development of initiatives to address and solve identified Enterprise account needs. Coordinates field implementation and provides KPI reporting when requested.
- Provides design documentation for user management, disaster recovery, standard naming conventions, dBase details.
- Provides JCI Branch/District organization with access to databases, software and standard documentation. Keeps all data updated and available.
- Provides subject matter expertise for building technology including analytics, optimization algorithms, server and network design, cyber security, system software suites and hardware engineering.
- Works across multiple engineering / design teams and locations to ensure consistency and standard practices across the enterprise while optimizing engineering efficiency.
- Provides sales and high-level technical support to field organizations for the implementation of enterprise level initiatives and engineered solutions.
- Coordinates the resolution of escalated engineering issues.
- For HVAC controls, coordinates Enterprise Support Engineer activities with Metasys Servers and Digital Platforms, including system performance, access, backups and patching.
- Proficient at maintaining the owner's network and ensuring all buildings comply prior to being converted from the ROC to the active owner's system after testing is complete.
- Proficient in loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required.
- Proficient in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.
- Identifies and implements 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.
- Organizes and performs site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control system.
- Implements and promotes safety standards. High degree of employee and subcontractor safety.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the construction or HVAC industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystems.
- 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.
- Can think on a broader scale in terms of the implementation of JCI products and digital platforms to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills, Team working skills, attention to detail, adaptive, resolve conflict with tact and diplomacy, adjust communication by choosing the appropriate tone.
- Utilizes MS Office to resolve issues.
- Familiar with multiple graphic packages, understands multiple computer language skill sets.
- Possesses great troubleshooting / problem solving skills, possesses great technical skills, drives construction process, works under pressure and within deadlines, uses logical thinking and reasoning.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – 135,000. 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.
#HVACJobs #EngineeringLeadership #JohnsonControls #SmartBuildings #SystemsEngineering #HiringNow #HVACCareers #SustainableBuildings #TeamLeadership #engineerhiring #HVACTechhiring
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Control Systems Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to control systems work. A degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering satisfies the standard. If your degree is in a adjacent field, gather documentation showing coursework in PLC programming, feedback control, or industrial automation.
Target industries with consistent H-1B filing histories
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and utility companies file H-1B petitions for Control Systems Engineers regularly. Searching DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data by SOC code 17-2199 shows you which employers filed in your target industry last fiscal year.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Pull up Control Systems Engineer listings on Migrate Mate to filter employers by confirmed H-1B filing history. That filters out postings where sponsorship is theoretical rather than practiced, so you're applying to employers who have already done this for your role.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the DOL wage level your offer needs to meet, and which tier your experience places you in.
Confirm H-1B cap status before accepting an offer
Universities, nonprofit research institutes, and government-affiliated labs are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. If you're comparing offers, a cap-exempt employer eliminates the registration risk entirely.
Prepare project documentation before your petition is filed
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on Control Systems Engineer petitions when the job duties look generalist. Compile schematics, control architecture diagrams, and project scopes that show your role requires specialized theoretical knowledge, not general technical skills.
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Find Control Systems Engineer JobsControl Systems Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Control Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Control Systems Engineer positions as specialty occupations because the work requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline. Employers occasionally receive Requests for Evidence when the job description lists broad duties, so your employer's petition should tie specific tasks to the theoretical and technical knowledge your degree represents.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Control Systems Engineers most often?
Defense, semiconductor fabrication, utilities, oil and gas, and industrial automation are the heaviest sponsors for this role. These industries rely on engineers who can design and maintain SCADA systems, PLCs, and distributed control systems, which are specialized enough that employers regularly support H-1B filings. You can browse employers with confirmed filing histories for this role on Migrate Mate.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for this role?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Control Systems Engineers in Level III or IV typically command wages well above the minimum threshold, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B status as a Control Systems Engineer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new petition still needs a certified LCA matching your new role's duties and location, and USCIS will evaluate specialty occupation eligibility again.
Does O*NET classify Control Systems Engineer as a specialty occupation job zone?
O*NET places Control Systems Engineers in Job Zone 4, requiring extensive preparation including a four-year degree and several years of related experience. This classification supports the H-1B specialty occupation argument because it confirms the role typically requires a specific bachelor's degree rather than just any degree. Your employer's attorney can reference this in the petition's specialty occupation support documentation.
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