HVAC Controls Systems Engineer Leader

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); 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

Cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety culture

Scheduling and management support

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks an experienced systems engineering leader to supervise a team of engineers across hardware, software, and network-level commissioning for projects.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive cost-effective engineering, and mentor staff while collaborating with Major Projects and Branch teams to deliver high-quality engineering deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Led and empowered a team of Engineers.
• Eight+ years of HVAC industry knowledge.
• Knowledge of control theory and building automation systems.
• Experience integrating low voltage building subsystems using industry protocols.
• Proficient with CAD/drafting tools.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Engineers on hardware, software, and network-level commissioning for projects.
• Ensure compliance with state, local and federal requirements and uphold high ethics.
• Develop processes to ensure cost-effective engineering and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the Regional expert in application engineering.
• Lead selection of controllers and end devices to meet specifications and minimize installation costs.
• Utilize management reports to evaluate team performance and project cost.
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, and engineers during development and execution.
• Maintain high engineering standards and safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC industry knowledge

Control theory

Building automation

Low voltage integration

CAD tools

Travel readiness

Education

Associate/Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

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.