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Get Access To All JobsField Project Commissioning Engineer for Coolant Distribution Units (CDU’s)
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
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and five sick days each year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(K) with match as well as insurance coverage that starts on day one (medical, dental, and vision care)
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What You Will Do
Partnering with the CDU Operation Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents and Sub-contractors, you will support CDU installations, customer training, and company operations for customers and staff.
How You Will Do It
- Based initially in Manassas Virginia to support the installation and commissioning of several phases of CDU installations. This role may subsequently extend to other North American territories
- Provide support of highly technical and sophisticated custom products
- Achieve and exceed Customer Satisfaction objectives
- Perform standard routine procedures to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to be flexible to adjust to changing field conditions
- Understand project plans and specifications
- Attend all startup and commissioning meetings
- Verify that necessary Critical Documents are obtained, delivered and/or posted as required
- Enforce company safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality standards
- Work with customers, crews, and sub-contractors to resolve operational and technical issues and challenges
- Provide static/less dynamic programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of building control and facility management systems
- Troubleshoot system problems. Calibrate systems requiring basic electronic test equipment
- Perform job surveys for estimating and sales as required
- Actively own the responsibility of writing and submitting Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to ensure the intended functionality, integrity, and safety of the product on site
- Initiate internal investigations with on-site personnel as well as internal engineering departments to respond to submitted Requests for Information (RFI) of the product during construction/startup
- Provide detailed and empirical data-driven reports that are structured in response to incidents that occur as well as scheduled field-witness testing
- Attend and report all Craning/Rigging activities on site with timelines and any noted damages. Compensation is considered for these activities when extending beyond normal business/site hours
- Established as a field point of contact for programming and software/firmware deployment packages and updates
- Field startup and construction that requires programming activities can be validated (Point-to-Point) and signed off for completion by the Field Engineer
- Serve as on-site leader for Silent-Aire commissioning (Cx) support tasks and activities
- While on-site, actively track issues and team startup tasks leading up to Field Engineer critical startup functions and post-startup Cx milestones
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for on-site personnel to create drawing and schematic updates as necessary through ECR submission. Validate drawings used on site or in the job trailer
- Independently manage a workload consisting of multiple projects with multiple deadlines
- Manage and execute work tasks and projects efficiently
- Self-check own work prior to review by senior staff
- Other company and project duties may be assigned
Required
What we look for
- 4-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 year of on-site Project Management experience, or 2-year degree in Engineering with 10 years of Project Management experience
- Ability to travel throughout North America, Europe, and Asia full-time (factory visits, onsite project support)
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Field Project Commissioning Engineer for Coolant Distribution Units (CDU’s)
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
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, and five sick days each year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(K) with match as well as insurance coverage that starts on day one (medical, dental, and vision care)
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What You Will Do
Partnering with the CDU Operation Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents and Sub-contractors, you will support CDU installations, customer training, and company operations for customers and staff.
How You Will Do It
- Based initially in Manassas Virginia to support the installation and commissioning of several phases of CDU installations. This role may subsequently extend to other North American territories
- Provide support of highly technical and sophisticated custom products
- Achieve and exceed Customer Satisfaction objectives
- Perform standard routine procedures to isolate and fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to be flexible to adjust to changing field conditions
- Understand project plans and specifications
- Attend all startup and commissioning meetings
- Verify that necessary Critical Documents are obtained, delivered and/or posted as required
- Enforce company safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and quality standards
- Work with customers, crews, and sub-contractors to resolve operational and technical issues and challenges
- Provide static/less dynamic programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting of building control and facility management systems
- Troubleshoot system problems. Calibrate systems requiring basic electronic test equipment
- Perform job surveys for estimating and sales as required
- Actively own the responsibility of writing and submitting Engineering Change Requests (ECR) to ensure the intended functionality, integrity, and safety of the product on site
- Initiate internal investigations with on-site personnel as well as internal engineering departments to respond to submitted Requests for Information (RFI) of the product during construction/startup
- Provide detailed and empirical data-driven reports that are structured in response to incidents that occur as well as scheduled field-witness testing
- Attend and report all Craning/Rigging activities on site with timelines and any noted damages. Compensation is considered for these activities when extending beyond normal business/site hours
- Established as a field point of contact for programming and software/firmware deployment packages and updates
- Field startup and construction that requires programming activities can be validated (Point-to-Point) and signed off for completion by the Field Engineer
- Serve as on-site leader for Silent-Aire commissioning (Cx) support tasks and activities
- While on-site, actively track issues and team startup tasks leading up to Field Engineer critical startup functions and post-startup Cx milestones
- Serve as the on-site point of contact for on-site personnel to create drawing and schematic updates as necessary through ECR submission. Validate drawings used on site or in the job trailer
- Independently manage a workload consisting of multiple projects with multiple deadlines
- Manage and execute work tasks and projects efficiently
- Self-check own work prior to review by senior staff
- Other company and project duties may be assigned
Required
What we look for
- 4-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 year of on-site Project Management experience, or 2-year degree in Engineering with 10 years of Project Management experience
- Ability to travel throughout North America, Europe, and Asia full-time (factory visits, onsite project support)
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills
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Align your degree to Johnson Controls' specialty occupation standard
H-1B eligibility requires a degree in a directly related field. For Project Engineer roles at Johnson Controls, mechanical, electrical, or controls engineering degrees map cleanly. A general business or unrelated STEM degree will create friction in the USCIS review.
Target open requisitions listing PE licensure as preferred
Johnson Controls frequently lists Professional Engineer licensure as a preferred credential for Project Engineers. Candidates with an EIT designation or active PE study timeline stand out, signaling you're building toward the long-term credential the hiring team values.
Raise visa sponsorship after a technical interview, not before
Johnson Controls' engineering hiring teams evaluate technical fit first. Sponsorship conversations land better after you've cleared a technical screen and the hiring manager sees you as a viable candidate, not during the initial recruiter call.
Understand the LCA's prevailing wage obligation before negotiating salary
Before your H-1B petition, Johnson Controls must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage for your location and role level. Knowing this floor helps you negotiate from an informed position rather than accepting the minimum.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Project Engineer roles by sponsorship type
Not every Johnson Controls requisition explicitly states which visa categories are supported. Use Migrate Mate to browse current Project Engineer openings filtered by the specific visa type you hold, saving time you'd otherwise spend screening job posts manually.
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Find Project Engineer at Johnson Controls JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Project Engineers. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering discipline. Sponsorship is subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery, so timing your job search around the April filing window matters if you're starting from scratch rather than transferring an existing H-1B.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at Johnson Controls?
Applications go through the Johnson Controls careers portal, where Project Engineer roles are listed by region and business unit. Tailoring your resume to highlight project lifecycle experience, building systems knowledge, or controls familiarity will strengthen your application. You can also use Migrate Mate to find current Project Engineer openings at Johnson Controls filtered by the visa sponsorship type you need, which speeds up identifying the right requisitions.
Which visa types does Johnson Controls commonly use for Project Engineer roles?
Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas as the primary work visa for Project Engineers, along with TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose engineering roles fall under the TN occupation list. F-1 OPT and CPT are supported for students and recent graduates, and Johnson Controls participates in E-Verify, which is required for STEM OPT extensions. Longer-term, the company also files EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions for sponsored employees.
What qualifications does Johnson Controls expect for sponsored Project Engineer candidates?
Johnson Controls typically looks for a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or controls engineering. For sponsored roles, the degree field matters more than usual because it must substantiate the H-1B specialty occupation requirement under USCIS review. Practical experience with HVAC systems, building automation, fire suppression, or industrial controls strengthens your candidacy significantly. EIT designation or progress toward a PE license is a differentiator in competitive markets.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take at a company like Johnson Controls?
From offer acceptance to an approved H-1B, plan for a minimum of three to six months if you file with premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days. Without premium processing, standard adjudication runs several months. Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only be filed once per year, with an April 1 filing date for an October 1 start, so a missed lottery means waiting a full year before the next cycle.
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