Principal Electrical Eng

Position: Principal Electrical Application Eng
About Johnson Controls 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 really matters.

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.  Visit  for more information and follow @Johnson controls on social platforms.  What you will do Johnson Controls is seeking a highly skilled Principal Electrical Applications Engineer to support the application, design, and sale of advanced HVAC chiller systems.

This role is critical in delivering electrically compliant, high-performance solutions for commercial and mission-critical environments, including data centers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in electrical systems, power distribution, and electrical code compliance and will serve as a key technical partner to sales, engineering, and product teams. This position plays a vital role in translating customer requirements into robust, safe, and optimized electrical designs.

This position is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA. An alternative location is San Antonio, TX. Candidates should be commuting distance to either of these facilities, or open to relocation. Various relocation packages are available.

How you will do it Provide pre-sale electrical engineering support to internal sales teams and external customers  Develop and review electrical system designs for HVAC chiller applications, including:
Power distribution layouts One-line diagrams and control schematics Equipment interface and integration Apply and interpret NEC, UL, and applicable regulatory codes to ensure compliant solutions  Perform detailed engineering calculations, including:  Wire sizing and ampacity Overcurrent protection and short circuit analysis Electrical component sizing (breakers, fuses, transformers, contractors) Support application of motor control systems, including VFDs, soft starters, and across-the-line starters  Collaborate with product engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate execution of electrical designs  Evaluate project specifications and propose customized electrical solutions to meet customer requirements  Troubleshoot and resolve field electrical issues, commissioning challenges, and compliance questions  Provide expertise on power quality, grounding, harmonics, and system protection strategies  Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and application tools  Deliver training and technical guidance to internal teams and field personnel  Interface with suppliers to support electrical component selection and cost estimation  Participate in product development initiatives with a focus on electrical architecture and compliance   What you will need

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of experience.

Knowledge of refrigeration systems.

Able to travel up to 20% for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to training. Preferred Commercial HVAC industry experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take…