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Systems Engineering Leader I (Architecture)



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!

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 salary and commission Plan

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

  • With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

Supervises a team of Engineers to perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Major Projects and Branch Projects. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Employs practices and develops processes to ensure efficient engineering while providing consistent delivery and customer happiness. Serves as a guide in application engineering. Works optimally with Major Projects and Branch teams.  

How you will do it 

  • Handles and schedules the workload of the Systems Engineering Team. Prioritizes work, supervises, and coordinates projects to insure progress and accurate completion of the engineering work you're doing. 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, efficiency, and to provide innovative technology. 

  • Provides sophisticated technical support on application or implementation issues. Serves as the Regional authority 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. 

  • Applies 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 validated designs and programs. 

  • Performs sophisticated engineering and supports network commissioning as the need arises on assigned projects. 

  • Hires, retains, mentors, performance leads, and plans for career development of direct reports. Prepares and delivers clear performance expectations, performance evaluations and development plans for direct reports. 

  • Works with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering work you're doing to improve 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. 

  • Prior experience in supervision of technical / engineering group. 

  • Minimum of five years of dynamic responsibility in the construction industry.

Preferred:

  • Master's degree or Professional Engineer Registration   helpful. 

  • Recognized as a leading authority in several core engineering proficiencies. 

  • Understands accounting principles and cost management. 

  • Good oral and written communication skills, especially in presentation of technical material. 

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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.

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