Test Laboratory Project Engineer (onsite)

What you will do

Our Test Laboratory Project Engineer performs detailed engineering tasks to include evaluation of engineering alternatives, analysis of data, calculations, CAD drawings, preparation of specifications and reports for the design, development, construction, and commissioning for mechanical, refrigeration, and process (MRP) elements required for HVAC test facilities. This position interacts with engineers, suppliers, and other departments to facilitate project completion. Project work includes MRP systems that simulate precise and extreme environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, precipitation (rain, snow, ice, fog, salt, etc.), air flow, liquid flow, and high-pressure vapor flow. This position is onsite and located in New Freedom, PA. Candidates must be commuting distance, or able to relocate.

Take a look at where you'll work! Johnson Controls Advanced Development and Engineering Center (JADEC) 

How you will do it

• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for related MRP project elements during budgeting (Capital Appropriations Request, CAR) and initial project phases.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, develop engineering computer programs (e.g. Excel, EES, LabView) and designs basic process systems, sub-systems, and components.

• Prepare final designs including drawings, requests for quote (RFQs), bills of material (BOMs), and construction specifications. Responds to contractor and engineering requests-for-information (RFIs).

• Coordinate with electrical, controls, and other disciplines to facilitate state-of-the-art designs for complete HVAC test facility projects.

• Create refrigeration and process system designs and develops piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for projects that simulate precise and extreme environmental conditions including temperature, humidity, snow, air flow, liquid flow, and high-pressure vapor flow.

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

• Plan and conduct on-site startup, troubleshooting, adjusting, testing and commissioning of MRP systems for all test facility projects.

• Facilitate all capital planning & execution

• Operate in compliance with JCI safety, quality, confidentiality, and ethics policies, including completion of recurring on-line training modules with self-certification

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience with the following:

• Process system design or Heat Transfer laboratory testing experience. Discipline with heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermo dynamics

• Experience with mechanical engineering design in the HVAC industry (HVAC industry is preferred); or work experience after the completion of a MSME degree or PE license. Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, AMCA, ASME, ANSI, SMACNA, UBC (ICC) and others.

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

• Ability to operate independently on detailed individual tasks with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to multitask and work with various stakeholders as needed

• Effective and professional interpersonal skills to contribute as part of internal customer service team

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86,000 - $115,000 (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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