Project Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Dubai is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager for the Middle East region. You will design and execute security systems projects, conduct site surveys, and coordinate with subcontractors to drive growth in the region.

The role involves pre-sales support, cost estimation, and close client interaction to interpret needs and deliver on-site solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or similar discipline.
• 6–8 years project engineering experience in low voltage physical security systems in UAE.
• Knowledge of Access Control, CCTV, Intercom, Gate Barrier and Intrusion Systems.
• Strong client-facing and contract communication skills.
• Experience with site surveys and coordination with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute physical security systems projects.
• Support pre-sales/estimation activities and cost estimation targets.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes, QA/QC, and contractual obligations.
• Interact daily with clients to interpret needs and represent them on site.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Team management

Influencing skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Planning

Project costing

Execution skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering

Job description

.Project Engineer page is loaded## Project Engineerlocations: Al Quoz-Dubai-United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 8, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: WD30279686**What you will do**The Project Engineer is a key role directly reporting to Project Manager for Middle East region. You will be based in Dubai and will be a part of a growing team and be responsible for driving the growth of business for Security Systems.You will be supporting the project management team on designing and execution of projects. As a member of this team, you will work within a vibrant environment that provides a platform for you to use your experience to support the team with the pre-sales/estimation.**How you will do it**As an Experienced Project Engineer, you need to have a good knowledge in designing and project execution of physical security systems solution involving Access control/CCTV, Intercom, Network and associated peripherals. You will carry out site surveys for the assigned territory and involve subcontractors for installation works.As a Project Engineer you will prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects,Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications and you will interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field**What we look for*** Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Similar Discipline from a reputable university.* Minimum of 6-8 years 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, Intrusion Systems, etc.* Good interpersonal, negotiation, team management and influencing skills.* Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking and planning, project costing and execution skills.* Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions.* Proven ability to produce high quality and impactful professional documents for clients and internal use.* Clear understanding of Contractual documents/obligations and preparation of official communications with Client/ Vendors.* Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.Your buildings have a purpose.They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission.This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.