Construction Systems Engineering Leader

Johnson Controls; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in smart and sustainable buildings as a Systems Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead a dynamic team, manage engineering projects, and drive innovation while ensuring high-quality standards. With a strong emphasis on development and collaboration, this opportunity provides an empowering work environment focused on growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation - 15 days in the first year

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K

Extensive product and on-the-job training

Collaborative team environment

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience in Application engineering with minimum five years of experience.
• Prior experience in supervising a technical/engineering group.
• Possesses good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of Systems Engineers and Designers for project completion.
• Manages schedules and ensures engineering quality standards.
• Maintains client relationships and develops project strategies.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Project Management

Technical Communication

Cost Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or Professional Engineer Registration

Job description

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 build your best future!

Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe.

You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their 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 will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle

Check us out! A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

What you do

Lead a powerhouse team of Systems Engineers and Designers, transforming hardware, software, and network commissioning into cutting-edge solutions. Drive innovation, streamline processes, and uphold ethical excellence. Based in Calumet City, Illinois, this role offers the chance to shape the future and leave a lasting mark.

How will you do it

• 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 you're doing.

• 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 out new and creative applications and operational techniques. Implements improvements in the processes, facilities, tools and equipment to improve quality, reliability, productivity, and to provide powerful technology.

• Provides advanced technical support on application or implementation issues. Serves as the Regional expert in application engineering.

• Leads team of Systems Engineers\Designers to select controllers and end devices that will meet the specification and minimize the total cost of installation to ensure that the project cost comes in 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. Leverages these relationships as needed during project development and execution.

• Maintains high level of engineering standards. 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 clear performance expectations, performance evaluations and development plans for direct reports.

• Works with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work you're doing to improve the successful execution of projects.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred andor a minimum of five years of experience in Application engineering.

• Prior experience in supervision of 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.

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.