Project Development Engineer III

Johnson Controls is a growth company. And not just because we've posted increased sales for over 58 consecutive years. We also do all we can to give people the chance to grow. Our employees enjoy working at a place that offers great advancement opportunities, training, benefits and more. You'll be challenged to innovate, encouraged to apply your knowledge and well-rewarded for results.A Fortune 100 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader offering solutions in automotive systems and facility management and controls. We've been consistently recognized as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies. Our family includes more than 118,000 employees on six continents. Their health and safety is paramount to our success. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to excellence.EOE/AA Employer



Under general direction, participates as a leader of the Project Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on large projects. Leads engineering, process or financial tasks during detailed development of projects. Performs high level analysis, focused on the breadth of a bundled sale. Supports engineering, process or financial tasks during solution design or during detailed development on large complex projects. Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects. Mentors Project Development Engineers II or I.



PRINCIPAL DUTIES:Provide technical, process or financial support to the Solution Design Specialist during solution design. Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution. Leads or supports detailed development of projects. Validates assumptions made during solution design. Builds a detailed cost estimate and scope of work for assigned projects in conjunction with Operations. Assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents. Utilizes specialized functional expertise as a project development team member. Acts as domain expert for a specific functional area. Understands of the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in customer solutions. Devises multiple offerings to meet specific program requirements as identified by the Solutions Design Specialist. Leads cross-functional teams in the development of multiple components of the bundled sale. Performs detailed engineering or financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits. Assists in technical or financial benchmarking as needed. Leads in the development of customer baselines. Provides risk analysis for the complete solution. Presents to technical buyer as required. Assists in presentations to economic buyers or C-level clients. Participate in transition meetings with Operations to ensure project scope and objectives, timeline and customer requirements are properly understood. Occasionally performs on-site data collection at customer facilities required to perform solution design or detailed development tasks.



Other Duties:Uses standard JCI development processes and tools in performing tasks Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as facility mid-level technical managers. Responsible for remaining current with relevant engineering or design standards and practices Mentors less experienced program development staff May provide post-contract design review support Participates in relevant professional organizations Maintains relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering license) Responsible for the promotion and adherence of JCI safety policies Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field as appropriate. Five to eight years experience in building systems or operational processes. Function-specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Professional Engineering license for engineering-related roles, etc.) MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Possess strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects. Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility systems. Effectively leading in team settings. Has good written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations. Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.