HVAC Systems Engineering Leader

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 develop through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities focused on supporting your 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 are heard.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 15 days of paid vacation, holidays, and sick time in the first 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
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a dedicated team of Systems Engineers to execute hardware engineering, software engineering, and network-level commissioning for Major Projects and Branch Projects.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements while upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Develop and implement practices and processes that ensure cost-effective engineering solutions while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Act as the Area expert in application engineering and collaborate effectively with Major Projects and Branch teams to achieve project goals.
• Oversee and prioritize the workload of the Systems Engineering Team, ensuring timely completion of engineering deliverables through effective management and scheduling.
• Develop, implement, and communicate Systems Engineering team processes, strategies, and standards.
• Provide detailed engineering cost estimates during project development phases.
• Innovate and seek out new applications and operational techniques, implementing improvements in processes, facilities, tools, and equipment to enhance quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Deliver advanced technical support on application or implementation issues, serving as the Area expert in application engineering.
• Guide a team of Systems Engineers in selecting controllers and end devices that meet specifications while minimizing total installation cost, ensuring project costs remain below estimates.
• Utilize financial, contract management, and various management reports to assess team performance and success.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with customers, consultants, and architect engineers, leveraging these connections during project development and execution.
• Uphold high engineering standards, ensuring maximum reuse of proven designs and programs to promote efficiency.
• Engage in complex engineering tasks and provide necessary support for network commissioning on assigned projects.
• Recruit, retain, mentor, and manage the performance of direct reports while planning for their career development.
• Prepare and deliver clear performance expectations, reviews, and development plans.
• Collaborate closely with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables, maximizing successful project execution.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight years of experience in the Construction or Controls Industry, with a solid understanding of Controls Engineering and Building Automation Systems.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a technical/engineering group, with at least five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or a master’s degree or professional Engineer registration is highly desired.
• Recognized as an expert in multiple core engineering competencies.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost management practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in the presentation of technical materials.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $91,000 - $137,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This role offers a competitive bonus plan that considers individual, group, and corporate performance.