HVAC Systems Engineering Leader

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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 diverse and inclusive team that empowers you to build your best future! Our teams are strategically positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We are committed to fostering an environment that supports the physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing of all employees. Become a valued member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a company culture that values your unique voice and ideas - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
• An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you do

Supervises a team of Systems Engineers/Designers to perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Major Projects and Branch Projects. Ensures work performed is following state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.


Employ practices and develop processes to ensure cost-effective engineering while providing consistent delivery and customer satisfaction. Serves as the Local expert in application engineering. Works effectively with Major Projects and Branch teams. This position is in Indianapolis, IN.

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 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, productivity, and to provide powerful technology.
• Provides advanced technical support on application or implementation issues. Serves as the Regional expert in application engineering.
• Leads team of Systems Engineers/Designers 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.
• Uses 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 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 the successful execution of projects.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred and or a minimum of five years of experience in Application engineering.
• Prior experience in supervision of technical / engineering group.
• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.
• Master's degree or Professional Engineer Registration highly desired.
• 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: $85,000 - 135,000. USD Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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