Controls Systems Engineering Leader

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package (401k,+

On-the-job and cross-training

Safety-focused culture

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a senior Systems Engineering Manager to lead day-to-day controls systems activity across regional projects. You will supervise a team of controls engineers and designers, coordinate with project owners, HVAC managers, and data center teams to align scope, schedule, cost, and technical requirements.

You will develop estimates, drive process improvements, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering on-time engineering deliverables for complex data center and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 8+ years in controls app and software engineering.
• Experience supervising a technical/engineering group.
• 5+ years in construction industry.
• Recognized as a leading expert in core engineering competencies.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PE Registration.
• Experience with EPIC, IIS, and PowerBI in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of Controls Systems Engineers and Designers.
• Manage workload, prioritize assignments, ensure on-time deliverables.
• Provide time and cost estimates during project development.
• Coordinate resources across local and offshore teams and centers.
• Develop and maintain team processes and standards.
• Lead component selection to meet specs while minimizing cost.
• Use EPIC, IIS, PowerBI to evaluate performance and timekeeping.

Skills

Team Leadership

Resource Coordination

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer Registration

Tools

EPIC

IIS

PowerBI

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! Johnson Controls delivers thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization solutions that help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and support precision and resilience in demanding environments such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

What you will do

In this role, you will lead day-to-day systems engineering activity, coordinate resources across multiple teams, and serve as the regional subject matter expert in application engineering. You will partner closely with Project Owners, HVAC Installation Managers, Systems Team Leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders to keep engineering deliverables aligned with project scope, schedule, cost, and technical expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate a team of Controls Systems Engineers and Controls Systems Designers supporting hardware engineering, software engineering, and network commissioning.

Manage and schedule the Systems Engineering Team workload, prioritize assignments, and ensure projects progress toward timely completion of engineering deliverables.

Provide timeframe estimates and engineering cost estimates during project development phases to support job cost evaluation and project planning.

Assign and coordinate resources across local engineering teams, offshore engineering teams, Central Support Teams, Data Center Teams, and Pharmaceutical Teams.

Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate team processes, strategies, schedules, and standards based on the Engineering Playbook.

Lead controller and end-device selection to meet specifications while minimizing total installation cost and supporting successful project execution.

Use management reports and tools such as EPIC, IIS, and PowerBI to evaluate team success, verify timekeeping compliance, and support delivery re-estimates.

Seek out new and creative applications, operational techniques, and process improvements that increase quality, reliability, productivity, and use of proven designs.

Provide advanced technical support on application and implementation issues and perform complex engineering and network commissioning as needed.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, consulting engineers, and architect engineers to support project development and execution.

Attend Pre-Bid and Release to Engineering meetings to ensure required information and documentation are received and understood.

Support Strategic Accounts to promote consistent delivery across Johnson Controls branches.

Hire, mentor, retain, and performance manage direct reports, including clear expectations, reviews, and development plans.

Work with Project Owners and HVAC Installation Managers to help ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables and successful project outcomes.

Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high level of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in controls application and software engineering.
• Prior experience supervising a technical or engineering group.
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.
• Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost management.
• Good oral and written communication skills, especially in presenting technical material.
• Preferred Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer Registration.
• Experience with EPIC, IIS, and PowerBI in a project delivery environment.
• Experience supporting major project environments such as Data Center and Pharmaceutical work.

Why Join Us

You will work in a role that combines technical leadership, customer impact, and team development. Johnson Controls offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful project delivery, supported by training, career advancement opportunities across the business, and a safety-minded culture that values quality and teamwork.

Why Join Us

You will support important engineering work on a commercial air handling product while developing your skills in a collaborative, safety-minded environment. This role also offers the opportunity to learn through cross-training and contribute to a team focused on practical problem-solving and product readiness.

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000-139,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.

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.

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.

For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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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