Equipment Systems Application Engineer II

How You Will Do It

• Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to Account Execs during project design or proposal phase.
• Affords assistance as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
• Supports detailed estimating of projects for Account Execs to finalize and present to clients.
• Validates assumptions made during proposal and development phase.
• Builds a detailed cost estimate and scope of work for assigned projects in conjunction with Sales.
• Prepares customer proposals and quote letters for assigned projects. Includes project takeoffs, specification review, special quote generation and RFQ and RFI issuance.
• Supports Account Execs’ efforts to become basis of design through timely selections, specifications, sequences, drawings and review of documents as required.
• Manages project Profit and Loss (P&L) and customer satisfaction for all projects assigned. Accomplishes this utilizing the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process, including; execution of the equipment orders, startup and final payment.
• Works closely with branch administration to manage backlog execution, schedule and forecast execution of equipment projects up to two years in advance.
• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications in order to develop and provide engineered equipment submittals in compliance with; contract drawing, site coordination, and site installation requirements.
• Fulfills standardized submittal generation guidelines for preparation and processing of equipment engineering submittals, including but not limited to; final coil selection, coil hand coordination, fan selection, chiller performance verification, chiller configuration and option selection so as to match schedule, drawing and specification requirements.
• Verifies that Johnson Controls has an “approved” equipment submittal and positive configuration acceptance by the installing contractor prior to releasing equipment for fabrication.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of supply and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Coordinates project schedule with the customer to ensure timely release of equipment.
• Works to maximize appropriate additional change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and works with sales in negotiating final settlement price and customer acceptance resulting from scope of supply changes change orders.
• Generates technical content of Purchase Orders for field purchased materials and equipment. Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials and equipment for assigned projects. Coordinates shipping processes to meet factory and project schedule requirements and reviews the equipment order status reports as needed, identifying any critical delivery requirements.
• Clocks in effectively communicating project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
• Reviews vendor invoices for technical and commercial compliance prior to approving payment.
• Coincides with customer training requirements with local Johnson Controls service.
• Works with Customer Operations Associate to address any billing and collections issues, and to assure Johnson Controls receives payment in full.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Experience with Computer skills such as Microsoft Office suite (emphasis on Word, Excel and Visio), Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage a large and diverse number of projects with professionalism, cooperation, and persistence.
• US citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US.

Preferred

• AutoCad