Project Development Engineer - Security Systems

Role Overview

Project Development Engineer - Security Systems at Johnson Controls, based in Dubai. This role reports directly to the Pre Sales Lead and is part of the Aftermarket division segment of Building Technology and Solutions, with focus on Security & ELV Systems.

Role Purpose

Drive growth of the Aftermarket division by providing pre-sales engineering support, solution design, and project estimation for security systems and ELV installations across assigned territory in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Design Support

• Support sales team on application-specific jobs and product information.
• Deliver pre-sales and estimation support to the sales team.
• Design complex security systems solutions involving Access Controls, CCTV and other ELV systems.
• Attend sales presentations with sales engineers.

Site Surveys & Vendor Management

• Carry out site surveys for assigned territory.
• Engage subcontractors and vendors as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Apply market knowledge of different security brands and suppliers.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Interact with end users via phone or in person to gather specifications and resolve problems.
• Lead peer-to-peer meetings with Operations, Procurement, commercial team and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure project scope, objectives, timeline and customer requirements are complied as part of solutions proposed to customers.
• Use strong customer relationship skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentations or similar discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years' UAE experience in estimation of Security and ELV systems.
• Understanding of Applied/Aftermarket business.
• Valid UAE driving license.

Skills & Competencies

• Complex knowledge in designing security systems solutions involving Access Controls, CCTV and other ELV systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Visio and AutoCAD.
• Negotiation skills and vendor management.
• Result-oriented, tenacious and self-motivated approach.
• Strong synergy and customer-focused approach.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to adapt working style to personalities and work styles of stakeholders and internal partners.
• Fluency in English language.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• IT/Networking knowledge.
• Security Products Certifications.
• Knowledge about JCI/Tyco security systems.
• MCC/SIRA certification.