Controls Engineer

Johnson Controls

High Level Engineer providing pre-sales engineering, design, and estimation for building automation solutions. Supporting the development process of Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Florida, New York, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Pre-sales Engineering and Project Cost Development for Building Automation Systems (BAS), with a strong focus on HVAC systems and value engineering. Proficient in liaising with vendors and subcontractors while providing technical sales assistance and managing project development processes.

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Building Automation Systems (BAS)HVAC SystemsProject Cost DevelopmentPre-sales EngineeringValue Engineering

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Hard Skills

Cost OptimizationControl Schematics DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsTechnical Sales AssistanceProject Development Process

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Johnson Controls MetasysSelection Navigator

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Industry Keywords

Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC)Building Management Systems (BMS)QAQCSubcontractor ManagementSales Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Pre-sales engineering, design and estimation during project design or proposal phase
Value engineering and cost optimization
Liaise with Sub-contractors and vendors both on their own and QAQC work from other team members
Lead the pre-sales development process for Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) solutions, supporting the local markets across the South Atlantic
Administer the GCoE project development process for projects across North America
Reinforce methodology and skills used to collect, analyze and present solutions, designs, scopes and cost estimates
Provide input to the sales management organization for opportunity prioritization, qualification and requirements for project development
Provide technical sales assistance to opportunities currently in the sales process
Coordinate pre-bid and pre-book estimate reviews and manage the project cost data through the booking process and release meeting
Provide Johnson Controls Metasys along with other system application support and systems development for the South Atlantic
Use available tools to assemble detailed applications for the customer contract, including the project development files associated with Selection Navigator, engineering designs, materials lists, and subcontractor bids as necessary
Develop control schematics, scope and cost estimate for system installation projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to seven years plus controls sales/operations experience with HVAC systems and project cost development of Building Automation Systems (BAS) [Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC), Building Management Systems (BMS)]
Must be able to work on US restricted projects
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience (preferred)
Demonstrated computer and analytical skills
Ability to problem solve in an ever-changing environment
Background in JCI installation operations as Application Engineer or Installation Sales preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy