Electrical Project Engineer (onsite)

About Johnson Controls

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What You Will Do

Johnson Controls is Hiring an Electrical Engineer in Waynesboro, PA!

Join our team at the historic Frick® Plant, a cornerstone of innovation where we design and manufacture world-class refrigeration systems and screw compressors.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact by leading electrical project engineering activities, including:

✅ Designing packaged equipment control and wiring systems
✅ Processing customer orders and developing cost estimates
✅ Establishing engineering standards and best practices
✅ Collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions

If you're passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and seeing your designs come to life in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

How You Will Do It

• Various application, estimating and project assignments.

• Selecting and/or specifying controls and wiring for compressors and associated rotating equipment.

• Designing and/or specifying control panels and motor switchgear including electromechanical panels, microprocessor panels, PLC and DCS based system panels.

• Performing engineering calculations such as power consumption, control transformer sizing, instrument loop impedances, etc.

• Sketching ladder logic, logical flow and/or instrumentation diagrams and rudimentary panel layouts using PC based drawing programs. (AutoCAD preferred).

• Providing guidelines for the design of control panels, junction boxes and conduit/wiring systems in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Writing inquiries, specifications, and requisitions for purchased equipment.

• Checking drawings and writing installation/operation and maintenance instructions.

• Reviewing orders and specifications to identify technical cost options, comments, clarifications, and exceptions.

• Interfacing with customers daily, both internal and external

• Attending meetings, both at our facility as well as customer facility. Traveling on a limited basis.

• Conferring with project engineering personnel as well as manufacturing personnel.

• Work on various projects at different stages at the same time.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline

• 0+ years of experience as an engineer

• Knowledge of Microsoft office including Word and Excel

• US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident

Preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD

• Construction/electrical experience

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $90,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This 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 skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, 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 candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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