Controls Technical Development Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Building Automation System (BAS) Estimation Engineer with a strong background in HVAC controls and building systems. This role is responsible for independently preparing accurate cost estimates technical proposals and scope definitions for BAS/DDC projects across commercial institutional and industrial sectors in Canada.

This is a hands-on individual contributor role requiring 5 years of direct BAS estimation and/or controls engineering experience. The successful candidate is expected to operate with minimal supervision and will not require training bringing immediate value to the estimating and pre-sales process.

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What You Will Do

Estimation & Costing

Review architectural mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications to prepare complete and accurate BAS estimates

Perform detailed material take-offs (controllers sensors panels network components cabling)

Develop labour estimates for engineering graphics/ programming installation and commissioning

Prepare competitive cost estimates including breakdowns for materials labour and subcontractors

Analyze and account for electrical installation scope within BAS projects

Technical Evaluation & Solution Development

Interpret HVAC systems and sequences of operation to define controls scope and architecture

Develop preliminary controls system design (controller selection I/O counts network topology)

Identify integration requirements with third-party systems (chillers boilers VFDs meters etc.)

Site Visits & Takeoffs

Conduct site visits and field take-offs to validate project scope and quantities

Assess installation conditions and identify risks or constraints impacting cost

Collaboration & Sales Support

Work closely with sales engineering project management and procurement teams

Provide value engineering options to optimize cost and competitiveness

Support bid reviews RFIs and post-bid analysis with operations

What we look for:

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field experience. Three to five years experience in building systems design and construction or five years experience in design build construction with emphasis on HVAC required.

Possesses strong understanding of basic engineering operational process and financial concepts together with analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with the development of projects.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team settings driven for results focus on the customer and displays leadership potential.

Professional written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations.

Microsoft Office Tools - excel word PowerPoint one drive outlook and BAS Estimation tools

Preferred

Technical experience of 5 years - mechanical background (both theoretical and practical if possible) building automation (bonus) electrical (bonus)

Bilingual is nice to have.

Experience performing building modeling.

Experience with utilities - navigating networking and complete understanding of the SaveOn Energy and natural gas programs Financial aptitude - understands simple payback Net Present Value (NPV) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) cost-benefit analysis Sales skills a bonus

Certifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Professional Engineer (P. Eng) - not mandatory Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T)- not mandatory Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) Energy Star or RETScreen.

Demonstrated subject matter expertise (SME) in a minimum of 20 Facility Improvement Measures highly desirable.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $81000-$112000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.)Thisrole offersacompetitiveBonusplanthat willtakeinto accountindividualgroup and corporate position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skillsand experiencesthat exceedthe typical backgroundwarrants considerationbeyondthestatedrange we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate hiringdecisionsare visit the About Ustab on the Johnson Controls Careerssite at About us - Johnson Controls Careers

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