Principal Development Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Under minimal direction, participate as a leader of the National Living Spaces Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on large, complex, high‑risk projects.
• Lead engineering, process or financial tasks during both preliminary and detailed development of projects.
• Perform high‑level analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focused on the breadth of bundled programs.
• Support engineering, process or financial tasks during solution design.
• Help the team achieve business goals by following the Solutions Playbook and Best Business Practices methodology.
• Establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects.
• Lead and mentor other members of the Development Team.
• Provide technical, process or financial support during the design process.
• Assist, as needed, in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
• Lead preliminary data collection and modeling efforts for assigned opportunities.
• Lead or support detailed development of large projects ($2M+).
• Validate assumptions made during solution design.
• Build a detailed development budget and scope.
• Work with operations team and outside partners to develop project estimate and scope of work as well as a preliminary and detailed energy savings and financial model (ROI) for assigned projects.
• Assist in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents.
• Utilize specialized functional expertise as a development team member.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence in multiple functional areas, capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects.
• Understand the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in customer solutions.
• Devise alternative offerings to meet specific program requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in the development of multiple components of the bundled sale.
• Perform detailed engineering or financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits.
• Assist in technical or financial benchmarking as needed.
• Lead in the development of customer baselines.
• Provide risk analysis for the complete solution.
• Lead portions of the presentation to C‑level or economic clients as needed.
• Represent the development team in operational reviews of large or technically complex programs.
• Create and manage budgets, timelines, and quality of assigned opportunities.
• Fully utilize the Solutions Playbook, MyWork toolset, and other JCI development processes and tools in performing tasks and mentoring others.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and facility mid‑level technical and financial managers.
• Remain current with relevant HUD standards, engineering or design standards and practices.
• May provide post‑contract design review support.
• Participate in relevant professional organizations, taking on lead roles within those organizations.
• Maintain relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering license).
• Promote and adhere to JCI safety policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Lead a development team on large, complex, high‑risk projects.
• Support sales teams by identifying opportunities and serving as a technical expert.
• Conduct needs assessment of potential customers.
• Lead engineering, process, and/or financial tasks during project development.

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 or more years of suggested minimum experience in designing/selling building systems, energy modeling, construction, or facility management.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 15 or more years of experience in designing or selling building systems, energy modeling, construction, or facility management.
• 5 or more years of experience working with government agencies, including basic understanding of procurement, regulations, federal statutes, and HUD energy‑related programs.
• Will consider candidates with less experience and hire at a lower level.

Hiring salary range: $112,100 – $168,400. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.