Controls Systems Engineering Leader

Rockville-Virginia-United States of America
Full-time
$76,000-139,000
Posted Nov 10, 2026

Skills

Accounting
HVAC
Power BI
Systems Engineering
Leadership
Problem Solving
Teamwork

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Johnson Controls delivers thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization solutions that help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and support precision and resilience in demanding environments such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

What you will do

In this role, you will lead day-to-day systems engineering activity, coordinate resources across multiple teams, and serve as the regional subject matter expert in application engineering. You will partner closely with Project Owners, HVAC Installation Managers, Systems Team Leaders, and other internal and external stakeholders to keep engineering deliverables aligned with project scope, schedule, cost, and technical expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate a team of Controls Systems Engineers and Controls Systems Designers supporting hardware engineering, software engineering, and network commissioning.

Manage and schedule the Systems Engineering Team workload, prioritize assignments, and ensure projects progress toward timely completion of engineering deliverables.

Provide timeframe estimates and engineering cost estimates during project development phases to support job cost evaluation and project planning.

Assign and coordinate resources across local engineering teams, offshore engineering teams, Central Support Teams, Data Center Teams, and Pharmaceutical Teams.

Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate team processes, strategies, schedules, and standards based on the Engineering Playbook.

Lead controller and end-device selection to meet specifications while minimizing total installation cost and supporting successful project execution.

Use management reports and tools such as EPIC, IIS, and PowerBI to evaluate team success, verify timekeeping compliance, and support delivery re-estimates.

Seek out new and creative applications, operational techniques, and process improvements that increase quality, reliability, productivity, and use of proven designs.

Provide advanced technical support on application and implementation issues and perform complex engineering and network commissioning as needed.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, consulting engineers, and architect engineers to support project development and execution.

Attend Pre-Bid and Release to Engineering meetings to ensure required information and documentation are received and understood.

Support Strategic Accounts to promote consistent delivery across Johnson Controls branches.

Hire, mentor, retain, and performance manage direct reports, including clear expectations, reviews, and development plans.

Work with Project Owners and HVAC Installation Managers to help ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables and successful project outcomes.

Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high level of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

How You Will Do It

•Own outcomes with accountability, ethics, and safety by keeping your team focused on compliant execution, clear priorities, and reliable delivery.

•Stay close to the work and remove obstacles for customers and project teams so engineering decisions support real project needs and timely field execution.

•Improve every day through candid problem-solving and process discipline by refining standards, strengthening reuse, and looking for practical ways to improve quality and productivity.

•Win as one team by coordinating across local, offshore, and central support groups and by building trusted working relationships with internal and external partners.

•Use the Engineering Playbook and Drawing Style Guide to maintain consistent engineering standards and maximize reuse of proven designs and programs.

•Balance technical quality with cost awareness, using sound judgment to support estimates, re-estimates, and project profitability.

What we look for

•Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

•Minimum of eight years of experience in controls application and software engineering.

•Prior experience supervising a technical or engineering group.

•Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.

•Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies.

•Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost management.

•Good oral and written communication skills, especially in presenting technical material.

Preferred

•Master’s degree.

•Professional Engineer Registration.

•Experience with EPIC, IIS, and PowerBI in a project delivery environment.

•Experience supporting major project environments such as Data Center and Pharmaceutical work.

Why Join Us

You will work in a role that combines technical leadership, customer impact, and team development. Johnson Controls offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful project delivery, supported by training, career advancement opportunities across the business, and a safety-minded culture that values quality and teamwork.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us

You will support important engineering work on a commercial air handling product while developing your skills in a collaborative, safety-minded environment. This role also offers the opportunity to learn through cross-training and contribute to a team focused on practical problem-solving and product readiness.

•Competitive salary.

•Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

•Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.

•On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.

•Encouraging and collaborative team environment.

•Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

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If you are ready to bring your technical expertise to a hands-on chiller testing environment, we encourage you to apply.

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $76,000-139,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us .

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here .