HVAC Building Systems Engineering Leader

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Three weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Company vehicle

On-the-job cross training

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a skilled HVAC Systems Engineer to lead a team of engineers in hardware and software engineering, including network level commissioning for projects. You will ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards while driving cost-effective processes and delivery.

The role involves cross-training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on safety and quality. Strong leadership and HVAC expertise are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree required; or equivalent work experience in HVAC controls.
• Eight+ years of demonstrated HVAC industry knowledge.
• Ability to lead and empower a team of Engineers.
• Experience in integrating low voltage building subsystems.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of Engineers for hardware and software engineering and network level commissioning.
• Ensures compliance with state, local and federal requirements; maintains high ethics.
• Develops processes to ensure cost-effective engineering and delivery; provides estimates.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC knowledge

Networking basics

Control theory

Drafting tools

Travel willingness

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

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!

Please note: We are unable to accept candidates that are working in the US under these Visas: F-1Visas, M-1 Visas, or J-1Visas. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor H-1B Visas or other employment visas.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Company vehicle (as applicable)
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.

What you will do

Supervises a team of Engineers to perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Projects. Ensures work performed in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest ethics.

Employ’ practices and develop processes to ensure cost-effective engineering while providing consistent delivery and customer satisfaction. Serves as an expert in application engineering. Works effectively with Major Projects and Branch teams.

How will you do it

• Manages and schedules the workload of the Systems Engineering Team. Prioritizes work, supervises and coordinates projects to ensure progressand timely completion of the engineering deliverables. 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 leading edge technology.
• Provides advanced technical support on application or implementation issues. Serves as the Regional expert in application engineering.
• Leads team of Systems Engineers 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.
• Utilizes 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 reviews and development plans for direct reports.
• Works with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables in order to maximize successful execution of projects.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Associate or Technical degree, three years of related technical relevant work experience required;or equivalent work experience (with no degree) as a commercial HVAC Controls Technician, Engineer, or Installer
• Ability to lead and empower a team of Engineers.
• Eight plus years of demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems and other building subsystemsfrom a design, installation, and/or commissioning perspective.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols. Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• Travel to job sites outside of the area as needed to support the customer needs.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of three years of experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $120,000 (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 consider individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.