Project Engineer

Arbete Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arbete Careers is seeking a skilled Project Engineer for a leading Smart Home & Building Automation client in Dubai, UAE. Design automation and BMS solutions for lighting, HVAC, shading, and related systems with hands-on KNX/BACnet/Modbus experience.

Review specs, prepare submittals, support BOQ estimation, program devices, supervise site work, and ensure smooth commissioning and handover. 3–6 years of relevant experience expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation or related field.
• 3–6 years hands-on experience in home automation, lighting control, BMS and ELV systems.
• Certifications in KNX, DALI, BACnet, Modbus or similar platforms are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Review project specs and MEP drawings to design automation/BMS for lighting, HVAC and related systems.
• Prepare submittals, compliance statements and documentation for approvals.
• Support product selection based on project requirements, availability and budget.
• Assist in cost estimation and BOQ during pre-sales or tendering.
• Develop control schematics, device addressing, cable schedules and panel layouts.
• Program and configure KNX devices and BMS controllers; coordinate with contractors and teams.
• Supervise site execution, cabling, device installation and adherence to drawings.
• Conduct pre-commissioning, testing, and handover documentation and training.

Skills

KNX

BACnet

Modbus

DALI

ZigBee

Z-Wave

BMS

ELV

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ETS KNX

AutoCAD

MS Office

BMS software

Job description

One of our esteemed clients in the Smart Home & Building Automation industry is currently seeking a skilled and driven Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dubai UAE. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with hands‑on experience in automation BMS and ELV systems who are looking to advance their careers in a fast-growing and innovative sector.

Location: DubaiUAE

Years of Experience: 3- 6 Years

Employment type: Full time

Education: Engineering degree or equivalent

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or a maximum one-month notice period.

Job Description

• Review project specifications and MEP drawings to design automation and BMS solutions for lighting HVAC shading and other systems.
• Prepare technical material 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 the pre-sales or tendering phase.
• Develop detailed control schematics device addressing plans cable schedules and panel layouts.
• Program and configure KNX devices wireless (e.g. sensors actuators keypads) and BMS controllers with necessary logic and functions & ELV System(CCTV WAP BGM ACS Door Intercom Etc)
• 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 third-party system interfaces (BACnet Modbus DALI).
• Carry out final testing commissioning and handover documentation training and system backups.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Mechatronics Automation or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in home automation lighting control systems guest room management systems building management systems (BMS) and ELV systems.
• Practical knowledge and certifications in KNX DALI BACnet Modbus ZigBee Z-Wave or platforms like Siemens Schneider ABB Honeywell etc. are a strong advantage.
• Experience in material selection BOQ preparation estimation and technical submittal documentation.
• Ability to review and work from MEP drawings wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Skilled in system programming device configuration testing pre-commissioning and final commissioning.
• Strong understanding of low‑voltage systems and third‑party integration via BACnet/Modbus protocols.
• Good command of tools like ETS (for KNX) DALI tools BMS software suites AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Certifications in KNX DALI or BMS platforms ELV (e.g. Siemens ABB Schneider Honeywell etc.) are a strong plus.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting documentation and coordination skills.
• Valid UAE drivers license.