Principal Electrical Applications Engineer, HVAC Systems

Alloy Enterprises; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Relocation packages

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Principal Electrical Applications Engineer to design and optimize electrical systems for advanced HVAC chillers in commercial and data-center settings. You will ensure NEC/UL code compliance and provide detailed power distribution layouts, one-line diagrams, and control schematics.

The role is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA, with an alternative in San Antonio, TX. Travel up to 20% for site visits and training is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical applications engineering.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for factory and customer site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sale electrical engineering support to sales and customers.
• Develop and review electrical system designs for HVAC chiller applications (power distribution, one-line diagrams, control schematics).
• Apply NEC and UL codes to ensure compliant, safe solutions.
• Perform calculations (wire sizing, ampacity, short circuit analysis, component sizing).
• Support motor control systems including VFDs and starters.
• Collaborate with product engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

NEC compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a Principal Electrical Applications Engineer to design and optimize electrical systems for advanced HVAC chillers in commercial and data-center settings. You will ensure NEC/UL code compliance and provide detailed power distribution layouts, one-line diagrams, and control schematics.

The role is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA, with an alternative in San Antonio, TX. Travel up to 20% for site visits and training is expected.