Senior Development Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure

What You Will Do

Under minimal direction, participates as a leader of the Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on medium to large projects. Leads engineering, field auditing, data analysis processing, and financial modeling tasks during both preliminary and detailed development of projects. Performs high‑level detailed analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focused on delivering the full capabilities of the JCI offering through bundled programs.

Supports the team in achieving business goals by following the Solutions Playbook and Best Business Practices methodology. Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects. Leads and mentors Staff Engineers and Development Engineers. Conducts all activities with the highest professional and ethical standards.

Provides technical, process and financial analysis support to the Development team during the design process. Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution. Leads preliminary and detailed data collection and analysis as well as other specific tasks associated with the detailed development of medium to large projects ($5M–$20M). Builds and maintains a detailed development budget and scope.

Works with internal JCI partners and outside partners to build both preliminary and detailed energy savings models, cost estimates and scopes of work for assigned projects. Assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents. Utilizes and develops specialized functional expertise as a development team member, assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects.

Understands the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in customer solutions. Leads cross‑functional teams in the development of multiple components of the bundled sale. Performs on‑site auditing and data collection at customer facilities as required. Performs detailed engineering and financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits. Assists in technical or financial benchmarking as needed. Leads the development of customer baselines and provides risk analysis for the complete solution.

Represents the development team in operational reviews of large or technically complex programs.

Responsible for creating and managing budgets, timelines, and quality of work on assigned opportunities. Fully utilizes the MyWork platform and associated SharePoint sites, the Solutions Playbook, and other standard JCI development processes and tools. Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as facility mid‑level technical and financial managers. Ensures compliance with relevant engineering or design standards and practices, mentors less experienced Program Development staff, and may provide post‑contract design review support.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Eight years or more experience in designing or selling building systems, energy modeling, construction or facility management. Undergraduate experience performing building modeling preferred (e.g., IAC program). Function‑specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Professional Engineering license, CEM). MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Demonstrated subject matter expert status in a minimum of 30 Facility Improvement Measures. Strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects. Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility mechanical and electrical systems. Ability to lead engineering teams, work effectively with others, drive results, focus on the customer, and act professionally and ethically. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort in customer‑facing situations.

Solid computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint sites, building energy modeling tools (eQuest), benchmarking tools, etc. Ability to travel approximately 50%.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive…