Design Engineer - HVAC Controls

Daikin; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HVAC company in Dubai is seeking a Design Engineer responsible for creating advanced control systems for commercial and industrial facilities. The role involves close collaboration with clients and teams to develop optimized HVAC solutions. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess 7-12 years of experience in building automation and HVAC controls. The ideal applicant will have strong technical and communication skills, with a focus on energy management and IoT integrations. A positive work environment fosters continuous learning and diversity.

Benefits

Positive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in Building Automation/HVAC controls/BMS design.
• Strong background in solutions architecture and lead design roles.
• Expertise in BAS/BMS architecture design and control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures for Building Controls including HVAC.
• Prepare detailed technical documents and system diagrams.
• Serve as the technical authority during projects.

Skills

Designing HVAC controls

Building Automation

IoT integrations

Energy management systems

Technical documentation

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Niagara Framework

BACnet/IP

Job description

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Job Category: Customer Care and Technical Service

Location: Dubai, Dubai, AE

Job Requisition ID: 2659

Daikin Middle East & Africa FZE is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People.

About the role

The person is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering advanced control system solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. This role involves working closely with clients, engineering teams, project managers, and sales to create optimized architectures for HVAC controls, energy management systems, IoT integrations, and smart building technologies. The Design Engineers ensures that proposed solutions are technically compliant, cost‑effective, scalable, and aligned with customer needs and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop end‑to‑end system architectures for Building Controls, including HVAC controls, lighting, metering, IoT platforms and integrations with other ELV systems.
• Prepare detailed technical BOQs, system schematics, network architecture diagrams, and integration strategies. Ensure solutions meet client requirements, operational efficiency goals, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the technical authority for building controls projects during pre‑sales, design, and execution phases. Guide engineering and commissioning teams to ensure technical accuracy and solution integrity. Review engineering documents, control drawings, databases, and software logic.
• Work with sales teams to design compelling and competitive solutions during tendering and RFP stages. Conduct technical presentations, solution walkthroughs, and value-engineering discussions with clients and consultants. Lead technical clarification meetings and support estimation efforts.
• Design and validate integrations between BAS and third‑party systems (Modbus, BACnet, OPC, KNX, APIs, IoT gateways). Recommend innovations in smart building technologies, digital twins, cloud ecosystems, dashboards, energy platforms, and AI-enabled analytics. Evaluate emerging technologies and suggest adoption paths for the organization.
• Support project execution by resolving technical issues, validating control strategies, and ensuring architecture adherence. Participate in FAT, SAT, and commissioning as needed. Ensure design documentation, submittals, and compliance reports meet high-quality standards.

Qualificiations and experience

• Bachelor Degree – in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7–12 years of experience in Building Automation / HVAC controls / BMS design and integration.
• Strong background in solutions architecture, pre-sales engineering, or lead design roles.
• Expertise in BAS/ BMS architecture design, control strategies, and network topology.
• Familiar with protocols like BACnet/IP, Modbus, MSTP, LON, KNX, MQTT, REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water plants, airside systems, and energy optimization.
• Hands-on experience with supervisory software, graphics, trending, and alarming.
• Knowledge of IoT solutions, cloud integrations, and analytics platforms.

Interpersonal attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong documentation, coordination, and multitasking abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of control systems, such as Niagara Framework, JACE controllers, and other building management system (BMS) platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Certifications

• BACnet Professional Certification
• PMP or Prince2
• Cybersecurity certifications

Good climate starts with people. Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.