Senior Electrical Applications Engineer (hybrid)

Principal Electrical Applications EngineerJohnson Controls is seeking a highly skilled 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.The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical systems, power distribution, and electrical code compliance and will serve as a key technical partner to sales, engineering, and product teams. This position plays a vital role in translating customer requirements into robust, safe, and optimized electrical designs.This position is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA. An alternative location is San Antonio, TX.

Candidates should be commuting distance to either of these facilities, or open to relocation. Various relocation packages are available.How you will do it:Provide pre-sale electrical engineering support to internal sales teams and external customersDevelop and review electrical system designs for HVAC chiller applications, including:Power distribution layoutsOne-line diagrams and control schematicsEquipment interface and integrationApply and interpret NEC, UL, and applicable regulatory codes to ensure compliant solutionsPerform detailed engineering calculations, including:Wire sizing and ampacityOvercurrent protection and short circuit analysisElectrical component sizing (breakers, fuses, transformers, contactors)Support application of motor control systems, including VFDs, soft starters, and across-the-line startersCollaborate with product engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate execution of electrical designsEvaluate project specifications and propose customized electrical solutions to meet customer requirementsTroubleshoot and resolve field electrical issues, commissioning challenges, and compliance questionsProvide expertise on power quality, grounding, harmonics, and system protection strategiesDevelop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and application toolsDeliver training and technical guidance to internal teams and field personnelInterface with suppliers to support electrical component selection and cost estimationParticipate in product development initiatives with a focus on electrical architecture and complianceWhat you will need:Required: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.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.) 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.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.

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