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Johnson Controls hires Project Controls Engineers to support large-scale building and infrastructure programs across its manufacturing and systems divisions. The company has an established sponsorship process for this role, supporting candidates through work visa filings and employment-based Green Card pathways.
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Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.
As a global leader in inquisitive, healthy and balanced buildings, our mission is to reinvent 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 substantial work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, passionate about 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 phenomenal 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 – Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
- Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
- Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as vital.
- Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
- Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors follow to all safety.
REQUIRED
- Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the building automation industry, programming panel controls preferably HVAC equipment.
- Experience managing projects.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
- Strong computer skills.
PREFERRED
- Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.
- Two plus years of Project Management experience.
- Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles.
- Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,000 - 92,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
INTRODUCTION
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.
As a global leader in inquisitive, healthy and balanced buildings, our mission is to reinvent 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 substantial work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, passionate about 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 phenomenal 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 – Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding internal resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
- Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
- Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as vital.
- Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
- Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors follow to all safety.
REQUIRED
- Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the building automation industry, programming panel controls preferably HVAC equipment.
- Experience managing projects.
- Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
- Strong computer skills.
PREFERRED
- Experience in the HVAC industry, programming controls.
- Two plus years of Project Management experience.
- Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles.
- Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,000 - 92,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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Align your credentials to DOL specialty occupation standards
Project Controls Engineer roles require a degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. Review DOL's specialty occupation criteria before applying so your resume reflects the direct degree-to-role connection USCIS scrutinizes at petition review.
Target Johnson Controls' capital project divisions specifically
Johnson Controls staffs Project Controls Engineers most heavily in its large facilities, fire, and HVAC system delivery programs. Filtering your search to construction or project delivery business units sharpens your fit and improves your chances of landing a sponsorship-eligible requisition.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles across Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls posts Project Controls Engineer positions across multiple business units and locations. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're only applying to roles where the hiring team is already set up to sponsor.
Clarify OPT or CPT timing before accepting an offer
If you're on F-1 status, confirm whether the role qualifies for STEM OPT extension before signing. Project Controls Engineering typically qualifies, but your DSO needs to verify your degree is on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list.
Ask recruiters about PERM timing during late-stage interviews
Johnson Controls supports employment-based Green Card filings for long-term hires. Asking when PERM recruitment typically begins for this role signals seriousness and gives you realistic data for planning your immigration timeline beyond the initial H-1B period.
Request confirmation of cap-subject H-1B filing timelines
If you need a new H-1B, USCIS registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Confirm with Johnson Controls' HR team that your offer and onboarding timeline accounts for this window so there's no gap in your work authorization.
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Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Project Controls Engineers?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Project Controls Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. If you need a cap-subject H-1B, your offer timing needs to align with the USCIS registration window that opens each March.
How do I apply for Project Controls Engineer jobs at Johnson Controls?
Applications go through Johnson Controls' careers portal at johnsoncontrols.com. You can also find visa-sponsorship-eligible Project Controls Engineer postings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for roles where sponsorship is available. Tailor your resume to reflect project scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project, cost control experience, and EPC or systems delivery project background, as those align with what Johnson Controls' hiring teams prioritize.
Which visa types does Johnson Controls support for Project Controls Engineers?
Johnson Controls supports several visa categories for this role, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in engineering classifications), F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 for training or exchange placements, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your immigration journey.
What qualifications does Johnson Controls expect for Project Controls Engineer roles?
Johnson Controls typically expects a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline. Hands-on experience with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, earned value management, cost forecasting, and progress reporting is standard. Roles supporting larger capital or systems delivery programs may also expect familiarity with EPC contracting structures and cross-functional project team coordination.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take after receiving an offer from Johnson Controls?
Timeline depends on your visa category. H-1B transfers for candidates already in H-1B status can allow you to start within weeks of filing. New cap-subject H-1B cases require USCIS registration in March and a start date no earlier than October 1. PERM-based Green Card filings typically take one to two years from initiation through labor certification, with additional time for the I-140 and adjustment of status stages.
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