Senior Electrical Applications Engineer (hybrid)
About the role
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, seeks a Principal Electrical Applications Engineer to support the application, design, and sale of advanced HVAC chiller systems. This role is critical in delivering electrically compliant, high-performance solutions for commercial and mission-critical environments, including data centers.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-sale electrical engineering support to internal sales teams and external customers
- Develop and review electrical system designs for HVAC chiller applications, including: Power distribution layouts, One-line diagrams and control schematics, Equipment interface and integration
- Apply and interpret NEC, UL, and applicable regulatory codes to ensure compliant solutions
- Perform detailed engineering calculations, including: Wire sizing and ampacity, Overcurrent protection and short circuit analysis, Electrical component sizing (breakers, fuses, transformers, contactors)
- Support application of motor control systems, including VFDs, soft starters, and across-the-line starters
- Collaborate with product engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate execution of electrical designs
- Evaluate project specifications and propose customized electrical solutions to meet customer requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve field electrical issues, commissioning challenges, and compliance questions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and application tools
- Deliver training and technical guidance to internal teams and field personnel
- Interface with suppliers to support electrical component selection and cost estimation
- Participate in product development initiatives with a focus on electrical architecture and compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems
- Able to travel up to 20% for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to training
Preferred
- Commercial HVAC industry experience
What you will need
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience
- Knowledge of refrigeration systems
- Able to travel up to 20% for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to training
Benefits
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.
Hiring Salary Range
Hiring salary range: $90,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)