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Project Engineering Manager

Johnson Controls

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026

💰 $175,000/yr($125,000/yr – $175,000/yr)

About the role

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

Who we are:

Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer:

Competitive salary
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
On-the-job/cross-training opportunities
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

BASIC FUNCTION

The York Custom Air Handling Unit Project Engineer is a recognized subject matter expert and authority. Performs a full range of field commercial and technical support functions including assignments requiring special qualifications/attainments.

York Custom Air Handling Units, by Johnson Controls, provide design flexibility that balances performance and economy without compromising quality. The Custom Project and Application Engineering Design/Bid/Submit/Release Team Leader is a recognized domain specialist and authority within our Air Handling product business unit. In this role you will actively participate and lead a team of technical employees in a full range of field commercial and technical support functions including assignments requiring special qualifications/attainments in an effort to support our external representation sales team and lead them to optimal sales success and profitability.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the highest level of business ethics and integrity.
Commit to developing expected leadership behaviors -- to be passionate to win, customer focused, collaborative, and decisive.
Serve as working manager for team of 4-12 Project Engineers.
Provide commercial, competitive and technical application support to the field sales organization on all aspects of Custom Air Handling Units with minimal direction.
Gather competitive intelligence and industry information on an ongoing basis.
Perform detailed review of project specifications, schedule, and design drawings.
Provide technical project qualification of Custom AHU design and bid opportunities.
Create accurate drawings of customized AHU configurations that reflect customer design intent.
Ensure the design and layout of the AHU will function as intended.
Analyze product requirements and develop alternative innovative designs.
Use complex problem-solving techniques requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide application and sales training and project management, as required, on Air Handling Systems for the field sales organization.
Provide technical direction for other engineers, detailers or technicians on specific work assignments.
Have a strong understanding of the Custom AHU finances and levers required to maximize profitability and minimize risk at all stages of a project.
Lead Customer Visits (factory tours) and support Customer sales presentations (Engineers and end Customers.)
Assist Airside Technical Service with field application issues as necessary.
Work with Marketing and Product Management to develop selection and pricing software requirements and participate in testing of AHU selection and pricing software.
Review and analyze engineering rules and documents as necessary.
Recommend cost savings and value engineering alternatives for Air Handling Units and systems.
Conduct feasibility studies and systems analysis for new applications as necessary.
Be proficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support Custom Air Handling products.