Systems Engineering Leader II

Johnson Controls•El Paso, TX

10d•$100,100 - $150,350

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Leader II supervises a team of engineers responsible for hardware engineering, software engineering, and network-level commissioning on projects. The role ensures work complies with applicable state, local, and federal legal requirements and is conducted ethically. It develops cost-effective engineering practices and processes that support consistent delivery and customer satisfaction, and serves as an expert in application engineering. The leader manages and schedules the Systems Engineering Team’s workload, prioritizes and coordinates projects, and oversees timely completion of engineering deliverables. The role provides engineering cost and schedule estimates, develops and communicates team processes and standards, identifies improvements to processes, facilities, tools, and equipment, and provides advanced technical support. It works with Major Projects and Branch teams, customers, consultants, and architect engineers to support project development and execution. The position maintains high engineering standards and promotes reuse of proven designs and programs. It performs complex engineering and supports network commissioning when needed. It also hires, retains, mentors, and performance-manages direct reports, including setting expectations, conducting performance reviews, and planning career development. Safety for employees and subcontractors is a priority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least eight years of experience in application engineering.
Experience in the HVAC industry and programming controls.
Prior experience supervising a technical or engineering group.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry.
Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies.
Understanding of accounting principles and cost management.
Good oral and written communication skills, especially when presenting technical material.

Responsibilities

Supervise engineers performing hardware engineering, software engineering, and network-level commissioning for projects.
Manage and schedule the Systems Engineering Team’s workload; prioritize, supervise, and coordinate projects to support progress and timely completion of engineering deliverables.
Provide project management with time-frame estimates for job cost evaluation and provide engineering cost estimates during project development.
Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate Systems Engineering team processes, strategies, and standards.
Identify and implement improvements to 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 a regional application engineering expert.
Lead engineers in selecting controllers and end devices that meet project specifications while minimizing installation costs and keeping project costs 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 them 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; establish clear expectations and deliver performance reviews and development plans.
Coordinate with Major Projects and Branch teams to deliver engineering work on time and support successful project execution.
Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.