Project Engineer

Role Overview

Project Engineer at Johnson Controls, based in Dubai, reporting to the Project Manager for the Middle East region. You will be responsible for driving business growth for Security Systems while supporting the project management team on designing and executing projects.

Role Purpose

To deliver and execute physical security systems projects by managing site surveys, coordinating with subcontractors, ensuring compliance with standards, and translating client needs into effective field solutions across the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

Project Design and Execution

• Support the project management team on designing and execution of projects.
• Carry out site surveys for the assigned territory.
• Involve subcontractors for installation works.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.

Pre-Sales and Estimation

• Support the team with pre-sales and estimation activities.
• Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process.
• Recommend cost-effective solutions.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements.
• Represent client requirements in the field.
• Produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use.
• Demonstrate excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Prepare official communications with clients and vendors.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of contractual documents and obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or similar discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of project engineering experience in execution of low voltage physical security systems in UAE.
• Comprehensive knowledge of large physical security systems including Access Control, CCTV, Intercom, Gate Barrier, and Intrusion Systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical, strategic, conceptual thinking and planning skills.
• Project costing and execution expertise.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, team management and influencing skills.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

Additional Information

• You will be based in Dubai and part of a growing team.
• You will work in a vibrant environment that provides a platform to use your experience to support the team.