Project Development Engineer - Remote Virtual

Job Description

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience.

We are seeking a Project Development Engineer to join our federal team that specializes in supporting U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites, primarily within our Mid-Atlantic / National Capital Region (VA/MD/DC area). This is a remote (work from home) position with the ability to travel as needed. This role will lead the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for facility improvement projects for U.S. Military and other federal government sites within the region, primarily working with building mechanical and electrical equipment and systems (HVAC mechanical, HVAC controls and automation, lighting, utilities, SCADA, fire, and/or electronic security, etc)

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure. Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

Pay range: $120,000 - $150,000 based on experience.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Location: Remote / Virtual (Work from home) with the ability to travel as needed

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Travel Required: Up to 50%, depending on home location (if not in the National Capital Region)

As a Project Development Engineer, you will:

Lead the design, development, scope definition, and cost development for facility sustainment and modernization projects for U.S. Military and other federal government installations

Works closely with Sales Account Executives to understand customer’s goals and challenges. Identifies technical opportunities to support established goals through maintenance, upgrades, and/or construction projects. Prepares concept presentations, sample Performance Work Statements, and preliminary equipment selections

Conducts site surveys, system assessments, and initial data collection to develop preliminary concepts for large facility modernization and improvement projects

Reviews customer RFPs, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and design documents for proper information to receive accurate pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Prepares requests for information (RFIs) to clarify customer requirements. Generates value engineering concepts

Writes and edits technical proposal narratives describing design-build concept in response to an RFP. The technical proposal includes a project schedule to support the written narrative.

Ensures project scope of work is well-defined to verify feasibility of implementation, to ensure adherence to codes, standards, and agency requirements, and to mitigate cost and schedule risks

Establishes ongoing relationships with the technical personnel within the customer’s organization

Leads multi-disciplinary teams to develop cost estimates, scopes, project requirements and schedules. Responsible to manage and track multiple concurrent projects

Applies appropriate methods to estimate baselines and potential savings in energy use, peak demand, water use, and/or operating costs and proposes appropriate M&V plans, based on the project scale and complexity

Support the Operations team in identifying risks, risk management strategies, planning staffing, and developing schedules for project delivery

Supports Operations team in “Post Award” technical activities, including site surveys, design reviews, and submittal preparation.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Experience with initial project development for facilities/building improvement projects (MEP, HVAC mechanical, HVAC controls, lighting, utilities, SCADA, fire, electronic security, etc)

Demonstrated subject matter expertise with large Mechanical Installations or low voltage electrical systems, preferably related to Energy Management, HVAC systems, Building Automation, lighting, utility metering, fire alarm & protection, and/or renewable energy system projects

Experience independently leading site surveys to assess facility systems for facility condition and energy savings opportunities

Strong estimating skills and experience, preferably with RS Means or other estimating tools

Capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects

Demonstrated ability to lead teams, work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer, & act ethically.

Comfortable presenting in customer-facing situations

Ability to travel, up to 50% (depending on location)

U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with MEP engineering, design build contracting, and/or energy savings performance contracts

Prior experience working on U.S. Military installations or supporting projects for Department of Defense and other federal government customers.

Experience performing building energy simulation modeling (eQuest or EnergyPlus)

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Professional Engineering license, CEM certification, and/or LEED AP accreditation.

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues

Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal

Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America

Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022

Johnson Controls 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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