HVAC Systems Engineering Leader

Alloy Enterprises; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package

401K

Job/cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety focus

Scheduling and management support

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to supervise the Systems Engineering Team, guiding hardware, software, and network commissioning for major projects.

You will lead cost‑effective engineering efforts, develop processes, and ensure high‑quality, on‑time delivery while mentoring engineers and collaborating with Major Projects and Branch teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Eight years of experience in Application engineering.
• Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.
• Experience supervising technical/engineering groups.
• Knowledge of cost management and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Systems Engineering Team across hardware, software, and network commissioning for projects.
• Develop and optimize processes to ensure cost‑effective engineering and on‑time delivery.
• Provide advanced technical support and act as regional expert in application engineering.
• Manage project scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Hire, mentor, and develop direct reports and ensure performance reviews.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

HVAC controls

Cost management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

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 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 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 progress and 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 eight years of experience in Application engineering.
• 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 - $135,000 (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. 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.