Virtual Complex Chillers Commissioning Projects Support Engineer

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 116,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive bonus program

Three weeks vacation plus holidays

401K with benefits from day one

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Safety-focused culture

JCI Employee discount programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to support data centers and large-scale commissioning projects. You will analyze complex systems, provide on-site technical guidance, and drive commissioning from concept through handover.

The role blends engineering excellence with customer-facing collaboration. You will train field teams, develop procedures, review control sequences, and contribute to proposals while maintaining safety and quality standards across diverse CJ

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field, or 10+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• Ten years of experience in engineering/commissioning chillers/DX equipment, AHU & electronic controls.
• Experience with Central Utility Chilled Water Systems preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage project development tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable with customer-facing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide application, engineering, & commissioning support for Data Center and large projects.
• Establish engineering and commissioning procedures to meet objectives, schedules, and budgets.
• Review sequences of operation to ensure proper equipment application and control panel programming.
• Lead or participate in sales-to-service turnover meetings for scope clarity.
• Provide on-site technical and training support for L1–L5 commissioning of systems.
• Prepare proposals and customer communications; ensure timely engineering reports.
• Support sales teams with product knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

In lieu of degree, 10 years experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

MS Project

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 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.
• 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.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What you will do

This is a virtual position supporting JCI’s service branches on large, complex, commissioning projects for data centers or complex chiller plants. Performs high level analysis and engineering review on more complex technical commissioning projects. Provides on-site technical support for field teams on commissioning execution and service delivery of RTU and Chiller equipment.

How you will do it

• Provides application, engineering, & commissioning assistance for Data Center and large projects to ensure they meet objectives, schedules and budgets.
• Establishes engineering, control, & commissioning procedures on a job-by-job basis to ensure timely completion and appropriate cost control.
• Reviews sequence of operation developed by customers design team or consultants to ensure proper equipment application / control panel programming for L1 thru L5 commissioning purposes.
• Leads or participates in sales to service turnover meetings for scope clarity, personnel requirements, & contractor responsibilities.
• Provides on-site technical and training support to field personnel for L1 thru L5 commissioning of Chillers / DX Systems / AHU / Controls for data center application.
• Provides training to End Users, Mechanical Contractors and JCI Technicians on the operation of RTU equipment and systems.
• Assists in the recommendation, development, and implementation of electronic enhancements and engineering changes to create new & enhanced product offerings that will improve product performance and lower costs to strengthen sales opportunities.
• Prepares or assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of engineering reports (e.g. as-builts) for the engineering staff, manufacturing plants, and customers for projects.
• Makes effective use of the product knowledge and experience to advise and support the sales team.
• Maintains effective working relationships and communications with marketing, service, sales and manufacturing to ensure that products meet customers’ requirements.
• Has a high degree of technical competence in specific functional areas including RTU equipment/controls, Chiller equipment/controls, and BAS functionality and how to interact successfully with JCI equipment.
• Reviews detailed mechanical and electrical drawings specific to each project.
• Assists in locating and expedition of engineered components.
• Assists Project Management Group in developing and producing project manuals for use in project management.
• Familiarity with JCI warranty systems and how they apply to multiple systems within the data center infrastructure.
• Work in conjunction with the JCI branch and Mechanical Contractors to assure streamline approval for warranty issues/repairs.
• Report to JCI Product Technical Support, Engineering, and the Factory Quality team any issues related to equipment quality or recommended enhancements(innovation) to the equipment.
• Other Duties:
• Uses standard JCI development processes and tools in performing tasks.
• Responsible for remaining current with relevant engineering or design standards and practices.
• May provide post-contract design review support.
• Actively participates in relevant professional organizations.
• Responsible for the promotion and adherence of JCI safety policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field as appropriate.
• In lieu of degree, there is a minimum of 10 experience.
• Ten years of experience in engineering / commissioning chillers / DX equipment, AHU & electronic controls related products.
• Ten years of experience in Chilled Water Systems or Operational Processes.
• Experience with Central Utility Chilled Water Systems is preferred
• Member of ASHRAE, IDEA and function- specific licenses or certifications preferred.
• Possess strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects.
• Fully competent in analysis and assessment of mechanical and electronic systems.
• Effectively leading in team settings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations.
• Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio and MS Project.
• Ability to Travel approximately 50%.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$116,000 - $150,000 (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 take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers

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