HVAC Field Engineer, GCOE

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a 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 and bonus plan

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Check us Out:  A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

What You Will Do

The Building System Surveyor supports Johnson Controls Building Solutions HVAC sales associates by performing on-time and accurate customer site surveys and project design deliverables. This role operates at the local branch level in collaboration with Global Center of Excellence (GCoE) Application Engineers, maintaining familiarity with local authorities, subcontractor relationships, and JCI’s core Controls, Equipment, and Service offerings. The Surveyor ensures HVAC sellers’ pre-sale needs are met through high-quality collaboration, professional on-site assessments, and adherence to standardized processes and deliverables.

How You Will Do It

• Conduct timely and accurate mechanical equipment or control system surveys and on-site assessments to meet pre-sale support requests.

• Coordinate with local subcontractor representatives to obtain project bid quotes and pricing proposals.

• Complete and deliver COE survey documentation using platforms such as Salesforce, Office 365, and SharePoint.

• Review project costing estimates with local installation or operations management in coordination with COE application engineers.

• Adhere strictly to standardized processes and complete deliverable documentation (e.g., site survey forms, floorplan drawings with device placement).

• Maintain strong familiarity with local subcontractor resource availability and competencies.

• Monitor and track local AHJ expectations, regulations, and permitting requirements.

• Support sales by providing installation/operations teams with pre-installation scope of work debriefs.

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of JCI’s core product and service offerings.

• Serve as a local point of contact for JCI sellers to facilitate resolution or handoff when on-site presence is necessary.

• Ensure all activities and responsibilities comply with current policies, procedures, programs, and services.

What We Look For

Required

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in commercial installation or commercial sales (not combined).

• At least 5 years of field experience in HVAC, including controls, mechanical systems, equipment, service, and/or maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with IP networking practices, including basic Layer 3 concepts and functions.

• Experience with computer-aided drafting software.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound business decisions under pressure.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.

• Ability to learn JCI-specific platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Selection Navigator, NxGen).

• Effective time management and multitasking skills.

• Ability to travel to customer and JCI branch locations.

• Occasional but limited travel required.

Preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in system design and installation or service program cost estimating for HVAC controls or equipment in a commercial sales environment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,000 to $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.