Project Development Engineer - HVAC

Johnson Controls; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Development Engineer to drive innovative HVAC solutions across the UAE and MEA region. In this role, you will collaborate with customers to design and develop comprehensive HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will guide equipment selection and technical documentation preparation, while engaging in cross-functional teamwork to achieve project goals. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance energy efficiency and improve indoor environments while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in HVAC solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in HVAC systems application and estimation.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support HVAC project development across UAE and MEA region.
• Conduct detailed reviews and select HVAC equipment as per customer RFQ.

Skills

HVAC Systems Application

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Specialized education in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Tools

HVAC Equipment Selection

Technical Submittals

Job description

What you will do

As Project Development Engineer, you will partner with customers on projects in UAE and across the MEA region, including Kuwait and Qatar, to lead and/or support detailed development of HVAC projects.

You will design and develop complete HVAC solutions, validating assumptions made during solution design. Build detailed cost estimates and scope of work for assigned projects in conjunction with Field Sales.

How you will do it

• Conduct detailed review of specifications to understand the specified requirements as well as system concepts.
• Select HVAC equipment (such as AHUs, FCUs, CRAC, Ecology Fans, and Chillers) and apply it correctly and effectively as per customer RFQ.
• Understand competitive products and the advantages of the JCI portfolio. Develop alternatives and optional offers that best serve the intent and position JCI advantageously.
• Assist in preparing customer communication documents such as quotations, technical submittals, presentations, and detailed product compliance statements. Utilize specialized functional expertise as a technical support team member.
• Perform detailed engineering or commercial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits. Assist in technical or financial benchmarking as needed.
• Play an active role in cross-functional teams with the development of specific components of the bundled sale. Occasionally travel overseas to provide on-location support to local teams in discussions and reviews internally or with customers when needed.
• Perform data collection at customer facilities required to perform solution design or detailed development tasks and may provide post-contract design review support.
• Assist with presentations to technical buyers as required.
• Remain up to date with relevant engineering or design standards and practices.
• Participate in relevant professional organizations and work to secure relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering license).

What We Look For:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or related field.
• Experience (suggested 8 years) in application/estimation of HVAC Systems including equipment selection, costing, and technical submittal.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, able to cooperate with people of different levels inside/outside the company and to interact with the team to reach team goals and business objectives.
• Proactive and timely approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to take actions, make decisions, and generate ideas, products, and processes in a promised timely manner: involvement in designs or other work requiring creative imagination.

Preferred:

• Specialized education in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.
• Function-specific licenses or certifications (e.g., Professional Engineer, Certifier, Energy Carbon Trader, BREEAM, LEED, etc.).

Join Us: Apply now to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing innovative HVAC solutions that enhance energy efficiency and improve indoor environments!