Systems Engineering Leader II

Johnson Controls•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$100,100 - $150,350

About The Position

The Systems Engineering Leader II supervises a team of engineers performing hardware and software engineering and network-level commissioning for projects. The role ensures engineering work complies with applicable legal requirements and is performed ethically, while promoting cost-effective engineering, consistent delivery, and customer satisfaction. The leader serves as an expert in application engineering and works closely with Major Projects and Branch teams. The position manages and schedules engineering workloads, establishes team processes and standards, provides engineering estimates and technical support, and oversees project deliverables and commissioning. It also includes hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development for direct reports, as well as maintaining relationships with customers, consultants, and architect engineers. The role emphasizes engineering quality, reuse of proven designs and programs, project cost control, and safety. The posted hiring salary range is $100,100–$150,350. Compensation is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The position includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, and a competitive benefits package.

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

Manage and schedule the Systems Engineering Team’s workload; prioritize, supervise, and coordinate projects to support progress and timely completion of engineering deliverables.
Provide time-frame estimates to project management for job cost evaluation and engineering cost estimates during project development.
Develop, implement, monitor, and communicate team processes, strategies, and standards.
Seek new applications and operational techniques, and improve processes, facilities, tools, and equipment to enhance quality, reliability, productivity, and 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 them during project development and execution.
Maintain high engineering standards and promote maximum reuse of proven designs and programs.
Perform complex engineering and support network commissioning as required on assigned projects.
Hire, retain, mentor, and performance-manage direct reports, and plan for their career development.
Prepare and deliver performance expectations, performance reviews, and development plans for direct reports.
Work with Major Projects and Branch teams to deliver engineering work on time and support successful project execution.
Ensure compliance with applicable state, local, and federal legal requirements and adhere to safety standards, with strong regard for employee and subcontractor safety.