Senior Project Engineer (HVAC)
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in HVAC project engineering is required.
- Hands-on experience in HVAC installation, coordination, and commissioning is required.
- Strong knowledge of chilled water systems (air-cooled and water-cooled), CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems is required.
- Familiarity with project schedules and reporting tools such as MS Project and Excel is required.
- Coordinate HVAC design development, shop drawings, material submissions, and method statements.
- Review project specifications, drawings, codes, and standards to ensure compliance.
- Resolve technical issues related to chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, ducting, pipework, and ventilation.
- Interface with consultants and clients to address technical queries and design clarifications.
- Manage day-to-day HVAC site activities to ensure work follows approved drawings and schedules.
- Coordinate with the main contractor, MEP trades, CSA teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with the approved project program.
- Support site supervision teams in ensuring installation quality and workmanship standards.
- Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Work with commissioning agents, vendors, and client representatives.
- Ensure proper preparation of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and handover documentation.
- Support final inspections, snag clearance, and client acceptance.
- Assist the Project Manager with cost control, variation evaluation, and progress claims.
- Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor schedules.
- Identify potential variation orders and schedule risks early.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans, and quality records.
- Enforce site HSE requirements and safe work practices.
- Support audits, inspections, and authority submissions as required.
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Track RFIs, technical submissions, approvals, and site instructions.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
- Experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, or data center projects is preferred.
- Data center or mission-critical project experience is a strong advantage.
- Strong coordination and communication skills.
- Proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and under tight project schedules.
- Stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
About the company
Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cork, Ireland
Founded
1885
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q3 2026 sales hit $6.6 billion; organic growth reached 10%, lifting margins.
- Record backlog reached $21 billion in July 2026, fueled by data-center orders.
- JCI closed Alloy and Nantum in 2026, expanding OpenBlue and cooling capabilities.
What critics are saying
- A 2026 HVAC price-fixing lawsuit names JCI alongside Bosch, Carrier, Trane, and others.
- The 2024 restructuring plan still targets $400 million costs through fiscal 2027.
- PFAS, asbestos, and environmental liabilities persist after the June 2026 Wisconsin settlement.
What makes Johnson Controls unique
- OpenBlue now embeds Nantum AI’s occupancy-based HVAC optimization across air and water systems.
- Alloy Enterprises gives JCI proprietary liquid-cooling components for AI data centers.
- Johnson Controls sells mission-critical service and controls across 150 countries, creating sticky installed-base revenue.
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Johnson Controls has signed an agreement to acquire Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based thermal management technology company, to strengthen its position in the data centre cooling market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2020, Alloy Enterprises specialises in advanced direct liquid cooling components that can improve thermal management efficiency by up to 35% and reduce pressure drop by up to 75%, resulting in lower overall cooling system energy use. The company's proprietary Stack Forging manufacturing process creates single-piece components with embedded microgeometries for maximum heat transfer. The acquisition complements Johnson Controls' existing thermal management portfolio and aligns with its strategy to deliver differentiated cooling solutions for AI-driven data centres. The transaction is expected to close in fiscal Q3, subject to regulatory approvals.