HVAC Equipment Systems App Engineer-Experienced

Johnson Controls•Austin, TX

3d•$85,200 - $115,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Equipment Systems Application Engineer to support the construction sales team with pre- and post-sales activities for building systems and equipment project opportunities. The role primarily focuses on equipment business execution, with the balance of pre- and post-sales work varying according to branch type, assigned Account Executives, and customer expectations. The engineer receives direction, coaching, and support from Account Executives and sales leadership for pre-sales work. Pre-sales work includes validating system configurations; selecting HVAC equipment and/or controls for basis-of-design and bidding; and supporting application, pricing, estimating, proposals, and customer business cases. Post-sales work involves executing equipment projects profitably, accurately, on time, within contract scope, and in line with customer expectations. The engineer develops detailed engineering information and submittals that communicate design, configuration, operating, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, Johnson Controls service teams, and subcontractors. The position manages project financial results and customer satisfaction, coordinates equipment orders and deliveries, and ensures that project documentation and equipment submittals comply with contract requirements and company processes. It also involves coordinating schedules, change orders, startup and other post-shipment services, customer training, billing and collections support, and ongoing communication with project stakeholders. The role may require visits to customer sites and attendance at job progress meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 2 years of engineering experience with HVAC Equipment Systems.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Visio; Adobe Writer; and a basic Windows operating system environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Demonstrated ability to manage a large and diverse number of projects simultaneously with professionalism, cooperation, and persistence.
Must be a U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident of the United States; sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support, equipment selections, and limited estimating support to Account Executives during project design or proposal phases.
Assist in developing customer business cases for conceptual solutions and support detailed project estimating.
Validate proposal and development assumptions; build detailed cost estimates and scopes of work with Sales.
Assist with proposals and customer communications; prepare proposals and quote letters, including project takeoffs, specification reviews, special quotes, and RFQs and RFIs.
Support Account Executives in becoming basis of design through timely selections, specifications, sequences, drawings, and document reviews.
Manage project profit and loss and customer satisfaction for assigned projects using the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process.
Work with branch administration to manage backlog execution and schedule and forecast equipment projects up to two years in advance.
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications and prepare engineered equipment submittals that meet contract, coordination, and installation requirements.
Follow standardized submittal guidelines, including final coil selection and hand coordination, fan selection, chiller performance verification, and chiller configuration and option selection.
Verify approved equipment submittals and positive configuration acceptance by the installing contractor before releasing equipment for fabrication.
Evaluate contract scope and the effects of client bulletins, field directives, and schedule changes; coordinate project schedules with customers.
Pursue appropriate change orders, prepare related cost estimates and proposals, and work with Sales to negotiate settlement prices and customer acceptance.
Coordinate factory equipment orders for technical and commercial compliance with contract documents and site coordination requirements.
Generate technical content for purchase orders for field-purchased materials and equipment.
Select, order, and track materials and equipment; coordinate shipping and delivery requirements with factories, project schedules, and customers.
Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management.
Review vendor invoices for technical and commercial compliance before approving payment.
Coordinate post-shipment services, including startup initiation and resolution of delivery, shipping, or scope omission problems.
Visit customer sites to verify delivery and receipt of critical equipment meet Johnson Controls, customer, and owner expectations.
Ensure project documentation complies with contract requirements, Johnson Controls standards, and the equipment order execution process.
Answer engineered equipment and controls application questions from potential customers and other sales channels as needed.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors; attend job progress meetings as required.
Coordinate customer-training requirements with local Johnson Controls service.
Work with the Customer Operations Associate to address billing and collections issues and help ensure payment in full.