High Level Engineer GCOE - Fire - PSW

About the Role

As a High‑Level Engineer supporting the Pacific Southwest market, you will lead pre‑sales engineering, design, and estimation activities, perform value engineering and cost optimization, and verify design assumptions with sales and operations teams. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, conducting technical risk analysis, engaging vendors and subcontractors to negotiate and finalize solutions, and preparing comprehensive techno‑commercial proposals for clients. You will also coordinate post‑sales documentation, enforce QA/QC policies, and support strategic account managers with bid responses and functional specifications. • Verify design assumptions and collaborate with sales and operations. • Interpret engineering drawings to create compliant designs and site plans. • Conduct technical risk analysis and support post‑contract design reviews. • Engage vendors and subcontractors to assess quotes, negotiate offers, and finalize solutions. • Develop and present comprehensive techno‑commercial proposals to clients. • Identify and propagate best‑in‑class engineering practices across the business. • Coordinate post‑sales documentation and enforce QA/QC policies. • Assist Strategic Account Managers with bid responses and functional specifications. • Audit installed systems for product revision control and provide customer support. • Support evaluation, beta testing, and demonstration of new systems at industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸design verification
• ▸risk analysis
• ▸vendor negotiation
• ▸techno‑commercial proposals
• ▸qa/qc enforcement
• ▸bid support

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least three years of experience in design, pricing, and implementation of integrated systems projects, and proficiency in large‑project management, database connectivity, LAN protocols, and serial communications. Candidates must have a high level of expertise with access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and CCTV products, strong oral and written communication skills, and high PC literacy; NICET Level III or higher is preferred. • Require Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Minimum three years experience in integrated systems design, pricing, and implementation. • Proficient in large‑project management, database connectivity, LAN protocols, and serial communications. • Expertise in access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, and CCTV products. • Strong oral and written communication skills with high PC literacy. • Preferred NICET Level III certification.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸3 years
• ▸project management
• ▸access control
• ▸nicet iii
• ▸pc literacy

Benefits

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that offers meaningful work projects, learning opportunities, and a culture that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary and bonus plan, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care from day one. Employees benefit from extensive product training, cross‑training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and a dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy. Salary ranges from $91,000 to $122,000, determined by education, experience, and market factors, and includes a competitive bonus linked to individual, group, and corporate performance. Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities and adhering to all applicable non‑discrimination laws. • Competitive salary $91‑$122k plus performance‑based bonus. • 15 days vacation in first year and comprehensive benefits (401k, medical, dental, vision) effective day one. • Extensive training, cross‑training opportunities, and collaborative team environment.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time