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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

HVAC Building Systems Engineering Leader

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$100k - $120k+ Bonus plan
Expert
Bachelor's, Associate's
Madison, WI, USA
In PersonTravel to job sites outside the area as needed.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate or technical degree and three years of related technical work experience are required, or equivalent work experience without a degree as a commercial HVAC controls technician, engineer, or installer.
  • Ability to lead and empower a team of engineers.
  • Eight or more years of demonstrated knowledge of the HVAC industry.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of control theory, automatic temperature controls, building automation systems, and other building subsystems from a design, installation, or commissioning perspective.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating low-voltage building subsystems using various industry protocols, and ability to explain technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
  • Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools.
  • Willingness to travel to job sites outside the area as needed to support customer needs.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise a team of engineers performing hardware engineering, software engineering, and network-level commissioning for projects.
  • Ensure work complies with state, local, and federal legal requirements and is performed ethically.
  • Employ practices and develop processes to ensure cost-effective engineering, consistent delivery, and customer satisfaction.
  • Manage and schedule the Systems Engineering Team's workload; prioritize, supervise, and coordinate projects to ensure progress and timely completion of engineering deliverables; provide timeframe estimates to project management for job cost evaluation.
  • Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate Systems Engineering team processes, strategies, and standards; provide engineering cost estimates during project development.
  • Identify new applications and operational techniques, and implement improvements in processes, facilities, tools, and equipment to improve quality, reliability, and productivity and provide leading-edge technology.
  • Provide advanced technical support on application or implementation issues and serve as the regional expert in application engineering.
  • Lead Systems Engineers in selecting controllers and end devices that meet specifications and minimize installation costs so projects come in below estimate.
  • Use financial, contract management, and other management reports to evaluate team success.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with customers, consultants, and architect engineers, leveraging these relationships during project development and execution.
  • Maintain high engineering standards and ensure maximum reuse of proven designs and programs.
  • Perform complex engineering and support network commissioning as required on assigned projects.
  • Hire, retain, mentor, performance-manage, and plan career development for direct reports; prepare and deliver performance expectations, reviews, and development plans.
  • Work with Major Projects and Branch teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables and successful project execution.
  • Adhere to safety standards and maintain regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of three years of experience.

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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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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Benefits

  • Company Vehicle
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation

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