Electrical Project Specialist (EIT

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care—available from day one

• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources

• An encouraging and collaborative team environment

• A strong dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• JCI employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

• Scheduling and management support

• Participate in the development of fire protection solutions with the sales team

• Provide insights on strategy, vendor selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, and other activities to drive project success

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of fire protection solutions, applicable codes and standards, constructability, maintainability, and customer-supplied requirements

• Support and oversee project objectives with design and project execution teams

• Identify and resolve challenges that may arise during project delivery

• Collaborate with Sales and Operations Leadership, as well as other teams, to support project development early in the lifecycle, including strategy, vendor selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment

• Provide direction to project execution teams, which may include engineers, designers, technicians, project coordinators, estimators, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within scope

• Identify and resolve issues in complex industrial fire detection projects, including environmental and code-related challenges

• Interface with design teams, contractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure successful delivery of fire and life safety systems (fire and gas detection, alarm, suppression, and life safety integration)

• Perform design coordination and quality control on assigned projects; collaborate with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle

• Coordinate with CAD support technicians to prepare detailed technical submissions, including schematics and drawings; oversee preparation of system operation documents, calculations, and submission packages for medium- to large-scale systems

• Review drawings, specifications, and change orders; participate in pre- and post-design meetings and customer coordination meetings; complete or validate calculations to ensure compliance with codes and standards

• Support commissioning scope reviews, startup activities, and project turnover processes

• Ensure compliance with NBC, BCBC, ULC S524, S537, S1001, and NFPA requirements throughout the project lifecycle (design, fabrication, testing, and commissioning)

• Review completed submissions for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance; approve bills of materials (BOMs) to support construction

• Degree in Engineering or a diploma in Building Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external vendors

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; ability to learn project management and design software.

• This position involves local travel and on‑site work as required

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada, or eligibility; additional certifications…