HVAC Systems Engineering Leader

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of Systems Engineers/Designers to perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Major Projects and Branch Projects.
• Ensures work performed follows state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
• Employs practices and develops processes to ensure cost‑effective engineering while providing consistent delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Serves as the Local expert in application engineering, working effectively with Major Projects and Branch teams.
• Manages and schedules the workload of the Systems Engineering Team: prioritizes work, supervises, and coordinates projects to ensure progress and accurate completion of the engineering work.
• Provides timeframe estimates to project management for job cost evaluation.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and communicates the Systems Engineering team processes, strategies and standards.
• Provides engineering cost estimates during project development phases.
• Seeks new and creative applications and operational techniques.
• Implements improvements in processes, facilities, tools and equipment to improve quality, reliability, productivity, and to provide powerful technology.
• Provides advanced technical support on application or implementation issues.
• Leads the team of Systems Engineers/Designers to select controllers and end devices that will meet the specification and minimize the total cost of installation to keep project cost below estimate.
• Uses financial, contract management and other management reports to evaluate team success.
• Develops and maintains viable relationships with customers, consultants, and architect engineers, leveraging them as needed during project development and execution.
• Maintains high level of engineering standards and ensures maximum reuse of proven designs and programs.
• Performs complex engineering and supports network commissioning as required on assigned projects.
• Hires, retains, mentors, performance managers, and plans for career development of direct reports.
• Prepares and delivers performance expectations, performance evaluations and development plans for direct reports.
• Works with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work and improve successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred and/or a minimum of five years of experience in Application engineering.
• Prior experience in supervising a technical/engineering group.
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.
• Master’s degree or Professional Engineer Registration highly desired.
• Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies.
• Understands accounting principles and cost management.
• Good oral and written communication skills, especially in presentation of technical material.

Salary & Benefits

• Hiring salary range: $85,000 – 135,000 USD (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).
• Competitive salary.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time – 15 days of vacation in the first year to promote work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available from day one.
• On‑job and cross‑training opportunities.
• Strong commitment to safety through Zero Harm policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.