HVAC Controls Pre Sales Engineer

Johnson Controls

High-Level Engineer in pre-sales engineering and design for building solutions at Johnson Controls. Collaborating on project proposals and managing client requirements during the design process.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeArlington Heights • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify the assumptions made during Solution Design, Estimation and Scope of Work assigned for projects, collaborating closely with sales and operations teams.
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to develop and provide designs in compliance with contract drawing, site coordination, and site installation requirements.
Provide technical risk analysis for complete solutions.
Participate in transition meetings with operations team to ensure project scope, objectives, timeline and customer requirements are properly addressed.
Perform on-site data collection at customer facilities.
Support post-contract design review.
Engage with vendors, sub-contractors, global products and service providers to communicate requirements, assess and validate quotes, negotiate and obtain competitive offers and finalize solutions.
Develop comprehensive techno-commercial proposals and related documents for finalization and presentation to clients.
Facilitate prompt responses by providing timely selections, specifications, sequences, drawings and document reviews as needed.
Identify best in class engineering practices and facilitate propagation of these practices throughout the business.
Coordinate with Post Sales Engineering teams to oversee the submission of drawings and related documents to customers after the sale.
Enforce and adhere to QA/QC policies, procedures and practices.
Work closely with team leaders to manage backlog execution, schedule and forecast execution of projects.
Assist Strategic Account Managers in preparing bid responses and functional specifications.
Support Strategic Accounts Sales and Business Operations team members in preparation of project cost estimates.
Audit installed systems to ensure proper products revision control and customer support.
Aid in the evaluation and beta testing of new systems and subsystems to meet all possible requirements.
Help in the planning, setup, and support of National Accounts product demonstrations, industry shows and exhibitions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Three years proficiency in design, pricing and implementation of all types of integrated systems projects.
Proficient in large project management, database connectivity, basic LAN protocols and serial communications.
High level of proficiency in Building Controls Design and Estimation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of PC literacy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities.
Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
Providing Scheduling and management support.
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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Hard Skills & Tools

designpricingimplementationproject managementdatabase connectivityLAN protocolsserial communicationsBuilding Controls Designtechnical risk analysistechno-commercial proposals

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationnegotiationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsteam managementcustomer supportattention to detailtime managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree