Dubai Project Engineer - Smart Home & BMS Automation

Arbete; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbete in Dubai seeks a Project Engineer for the Smart Home & Building Automation sector. You will review specifications, design automation and BMS for lighting, HVAC, shading, and ELV systems, coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires 3–6 years hands-on experience, an engineering degree, and knowledge of KNX, BACnet, Modbus, and related tools. Immediate joiners preferred; UAE driving license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in home automation, lighting control systems, BMS and ELV systems.
• Certifications in KNX, DALI, or BMS platforms are strong advantages.
• Experience with MEP drawings, BOQ estimation, and technical submittals.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and MEP drawings to design automation and BMS solutions for lighting, HVAC, shading, and other systems.
• Prepare technical submittals, compliance statements, and documentation for consultant/client approval.
• Support product selection based on project requirements, compatibility, availability, and budget constraints.
• Assist in cost estimation and BOQ preparation during pre-sales or tendering phase.
• Develop detailed control schematics, device addressing plans, cable schedules, and panel layouts.
• Program and configure KNX devices, wireless sensors/actuators, and BMS controllers with necessary logic and functions & ELV systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams for system integration and implementation.
• Supervise site execution, ensuring correct cabling, device installation, and adherence to control drawings.
• Conduct pre-commissioning and functional testing of automation systems, including BACnet, Modbus, DALI interfaces.
• Carry out final testing, commissioning, and handover, documentation, training, and system backups.

Skills

Automation Systems

Home Automation

ELV Systems

KNX

DALI

BACnet

Modbus

ZigBee

Z-Wave

Siemens

Schneider Electric

ABB

Honeywell

ETS KNX

AutoCAD

MS Office

BMS Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

ETS KNX

DALI tools

BMS software suites

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Arbete in Dubai seeks a Project Engineer for the Smart Home & Building Automation sector. You will review specifications, design automation and BMS for lighting, HVAC, shading, and ELV systems, coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires 3–6 years hands-on experience, an engineering degree, and knowledge of KNX, BACnet, Modbus, and related tools. Immediate joiners preferred; UAE driving license is a plus.