What you will do Johnson Controls is seeking a highly skilledPrincipal Electrical Applications Engineerto support the application, design, and sale of advanced HVAC chiller systems. This role is critical in deliveringelectrically compliant, high-performance solutionsfor commercial and mission-critical environments, including data centers.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise inelectrical systems, power distribution, and electrical code complianceand will serve as a key technical partner to sales, engineering, and product teams. This position plays a vital role in translating customer requirements into robust, safe, and optimized electrical designs.
This position is onsite at our Advanced Development and Engineering Center in New Freedom, PA. An alternative location is San Antonio, TX. Candidates should be commuting distance to either of these facilities, or open to relocation. Various relocation packages are available.
How you will do it
Providepre-sale electrical engineering supportto internal sales teams and external customers
Developand reviewelectrical system designsfor HVAC chiller applications, including:
Power distribution layouts
One-line diagrams and control schematics
Equipment interface and integration
Applyand interpretNEC, UL, and applicable regulatory codesto ensure compliant solutions
Performdetailed engineering calculations, including:
Wire sizing and ampacity
Overcurrent protection and short circuit analysis
Electrical component sizing (breakers, fuses, transformers, contactors)
Supportapplication ofmotor control systems, including VFDs, soft starters, and across-the-line starters
Collaboratewithproduct engineering, contract engineering, and manufacturing teamsto ensure accurate execution of electrical designs
Evaluateproject specifications and proposecustomized electrical solutionsto meet customer requirements
Troubleshootand resolvefield electrical issues, commissioning challenges, and compliance questions
Provideexpertise onpower quality, grounding, harmonics, and system protection strategies
Developand maintaintechnical documentation, standards, and application tools
Delivertraining and technical guidanceto internal teams and field personnel
Interfacewith suppliers to supportelectrical component selection and cost estimation
Participateinproduct development initiativeswith a focus on electrical architecture and compliance
What you will need
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+years ofexperience.
Knowledge of refrigeration systems.
Able to travel up to 20% for factory visits, customer site visits and field visits related to training.
Preferred
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
