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Principal Electrical Engineer at Johnson Controls, Inc.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: New Freedom, Pennsylvania





Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do

Under general direction, this position performs detailed engineering work including evaluation, analysis, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports for the design, development, construction, and maintenance of all the electrical power, power measurement, and control elements required for the Advanced Development Engineering Center. This position interacts with other departments to facilitate project completion, analyzes engineering results, and directs resources and activities as required.

How you will do it


  • Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for related project elements during initial project phases.  Applies diversified knowledge of the market, current products, and operations to determine feasibility and recommend course of action throughout process through implementation.

  • Review project designs for compliance with applicable national and local codes, engineering principles, industry best practices, company standards, cost and schedule targets, and related specifications.

  • Troubleshooting and maintaining of electrical power (high, medium and low voltage) systems, power measurement devices, and control systems for test facility electrical and control infrastructure.

  • Serve as project lead for multiple and concurrent capital projects including resource allocation, meeting execution schedules and control of costs.

  • Seeks out new and creative applications and operational techniques.  Implements improvements in processes, facilities, tools, and equipment to improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity while providing leading edge testing capabilities to customers.

  • Conducts training on areas of expertise to improve knowledge of practices, techniques, and codes to fellow engineers, technicians and operators within the department.

What we look for


  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s Degree or PE registration preferred.

  • A minimum of seven years of experience with power and electrical engineering in the HVAC or a related industry including experience with high or medium voltage equipment (4160 V minimum). Manufacturing or test facility experience including large industrial machinery preferred.

  • Understanding of power measurement techniques for high, medium, and low voltage electrical supplies; experience with specification and installation of power measuring instrumentation preferred.

  • Knowledge of basic control engineering with control engineering certification preferred.

  • Familiarity with installation and configuration of medium/high voltage variable frequency drives and related technology desired

  • Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.

  • Operate with a high degree of independence, responsibility and self-motivation

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, schedule driven work environment

  • Handle multiple concurrent tasks and projects while maintaining high attention to details and documentation

  • Solid project management capabilities in a cross-functional team environment.

  • Advanced logical thinking and troubleshooting ability

  • Effective and professional communication and organization skills.

  • Ability to communicate across functional groups to deliver results for internal customers

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software; AutoCAD or equivalent engineering document preparation; and PLC programming languages

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.





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