HVAC Controls Systems Engineering Leader

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and bonus

Vacation time

Benefits package

On-the-job training

Collaborative environment

Safety focus

Scheduling support

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a senior engineering leader to supervise a team responsible for hardware, software, and network-level commissioning on projects across industries. You will ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effective execution while delivering high-quality results.

The role emphasizes leading engineers, mentoring staff, and coordinating with Major Projects and Branch teams to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery with robust customer relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; HVAC programming/controls experience a plus.
• Experience supervising technical/engineering groups is preferred.
• Strong communication of technical material is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Engineers in hardware, software, and network-level commissioning for projects.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal requirements and uphold high ethics.
• Develop cost-effective engineering processes and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

HVAC programming

Team supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

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!

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.
• 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 we 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 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with a minimum of two years in experience in Application engineering.
• If no degree a minimum of eight years HVAC programming/controls experience.
• Prefer a candidate with Johnson Controls systems experience.
• Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.
• Prior experience in supervision of technical / engineering group.
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.
• 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.

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.

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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