Pre-Sales Project Development Engineer – Building Automation

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Development Engineer / Pre Sales Engineer in the United States to develop competitive bids and proposals for building automation projects. You will manage technical clarifications, estimate costs, and support multiple tenders to expand the regional footprint.

The role requires strong HVAC controls knowledge, experience with bids and RFIs, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in building automation, controls, pre-sales, estimation, or retrofit project support.
• Strong technical knowledge in CPO/CPM retrofit offerings.
• Strong technical knowledge in HVAC controls design optimization for retrofit projects.
• Experience preparing bids, RFIs, quotations, and cost estimates for multiple projects or tenders.
• Negotiation skills and vendor management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid and proposal submissions based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Prepare RFIs and support clarification responses throughout the tender process.
• Attend site surveys and bid-clarification meetings to gather accurate project information.
• Request and review quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Estimate in-house product costs, engineering effort, labor, and project management costs.
• Manage multiple tenders simultaneously and ensure submissions are competitive and on time.
• Coordinate with clients on specifications, technical clarifications, and proposal alignment.
• Support the controls service and retrofit business with a strong focus on commercial accuracy and technical compliance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Office

Visio

English fluency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Technology in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Development Engineer / Pre Sales Engineer in the United States to develop competitive bids and proposals for building automation projects. You will manage technical clarifications, estimate costs, and support multiple tenders to expand the regional footprint.

The role requires strong HVAC controls knowledge, experience with bids and RFIs, and excellent English communication.