Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Systems Engineering Leader
Lead a team of systems engineers to design, commission, and manage building projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role, based in Calumet City, Illinois, supervises a team of Systems Engineers and Designers responsible for hardware engineering, software development, and network‑level commissioning on major and branch projects. As the local application‑engineering expert, the incumbent ensures all work complies with state, local, and federal regulations and upholds the highest ethical standards. Key responsibilities include managing and scheduling the engineering workload, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating project timelines while providing cost and time estimates for job‑cost evaluation. The leader develops and enforces engineering processes, standards, and strategies, seeks innovative techniques, and drives improvements in tools, equipment, and facilities to enhance quality, reliability, and productivity. The position also involves selecting controllers and end devices to minimize installation costs, maintaining strong relationships with customers, consultants, and architects, and ensuring maximum reuse of proven designs. Additionally, the manager hires, mentors, and evaluates direct reports, delivering clear performance expectations and development plans. • Supervise Systems Engineers/Designers for hardware, software, and network commissioning on major and branch projects. • Manage team workload, prioritize tasks, and coordinate project schedules. • Provide cost and time estimates for engineering work and project evaluation. • Develop and enforce engineering processes, standards, and strategies. • Lead selection of controllers and devices to minimize installation costs. • Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, and architects throughout project phases. • Hire, mentor, and evaluate direct reports, fostering career development. • Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and uphold high ethical standards. • Seek innovative applications and improve tools, equipment, and facilities for quality and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸systems commissioning
- ▸project scheduling
- ▸cost estimation
- ▸process development
- ▸device selection
- ▸tool innovation
What You Bring
Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) with at least five years of application‑engineering experience, supervisory experience, and progressive responsibility in the construction industry; a master’s degree or Professional Engineer registration is highly desired. They are recognized experts in core engineering competencies, understand accounting and cost management principles, and possess strong oral and written communication skills for technical presentations. • Present technical material clearly in oral and written communications. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) with at least five years of application‑engineering experience. • Minimum five years of progressive responsibility in construction and supervisory experience. • Master’s degree or Professional Engineer registration highly desired. • Recognized expertise in core engineering competencies and cost management.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸5 years
- ▸master's
- ▸pe
- ▸cost management
- ▸communication
Benefits
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, dedicated to reimagining building performance for people, places, and the planet. The company offers an empowering culture that supports employees’ physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, and provides opportunities for meaningful work and continuous learning. The compensation package includes a salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits suite with 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Employees also receive a company vehicle, extensive training and cross‑training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and a strong safety focus through the Zero Harm policy. • Competitive salary ($90k–$125k) with 15 days vacation in the first year. • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision from day one. • Company vehicle and extensive on‑the‑job training and cross‑training opportunities. • Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety (Zero Harm policy).
Work Environment
Hybrid