Project Engineer - Security Systems

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Dubai seeks a Project Engineer to lead low‑voltage physical security projects across the Middle East.

You will coordinate design, installation, and commissioning of access control, CCTV, intercom, and network systems, while aligning with QA/QC standards and client expectations. The role requires a 5+ year track record in security systems, strong coordination skills, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from a reputable university.
• At least 5 years of project engineering experience in low-voltage physical security systems in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intercom, network, and peripherals.
• Solid understanding of project costing, planning, execution, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, team management, and influencing skills.
• Clear understanding of contractual documents, client/vendor correspondence, and client-facing communication.
• Fluent in English & Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Support the project management team in the design and execution of security systems projects, including access control, CCTV, intercom, and network solutions.
• Contribute to pre-sales and estimation activities by helping define technical scope and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects from design through delivery.
• Carry out site surveys for the assigned territory and support installation planning.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on installation works and follow up on progress and quality.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and project specifications.
• Work closely with clients to understand requirements and represent the project team in the field.
• Prepare clear project documentation and official communications for clients and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Security systems design

Access control

CCTV

Intercom

Networking

Pre-sales & estimation

Site surveys

Client coordination

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelors in Electronics & Communications Eng

Job description

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, helping customers protect people, places, and performance through innovative security and building technologies. In this role, you will join a growing team in Dubai and support the delivery of physical security systems projects across the Middle East, with a focus on quality, coordination, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Support the project management team in the design and execution of security systems projects, including access control, CCTV, intercom, and network solutions.
• Contribute to pre-sales and estimation activities by helping define technical scope and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects from design through delivery.
• Carry out site surveys for the assigned territory and support installation planning.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on installation works and follow up on progress and quality.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and project specifications.
• Work closely with clients to understand requirements and represent the project team in the field.
• Prepare clear project documentation and official communications for clients and vendors.

How You Will Do It

• Own your projects with accountability, safety, quality, and integrity from start to finish.
• Stay close to the work by conducting site surveys, understanding client needs, and removing obstacles that could affect delivery.
• Use practical problem-solving and continuous improvement to refine design choices, estimates, and execution plans.
• Work as one team with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and colleagues, bringing clear communication and diverse perspectives together.
• Apply contractual obligations, QA/QC expectations, and applicable standards consistently throughout the project lifecycle.
• Balance technical detail with commercial awareness to recommend solutions that are effective, reliable, and cost conscious.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a similar discipline from a reputable university.
• At least 5 years of project engineering experience in low-voltage physical security systems in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, intercom, network, and associated peripherals.
• Solid understanding of project costing, planning, execution, and subcontractor coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, team management, and influencing skills.
• Good analytical thinking and the ability to produce clear, high-quality professional documents and official communications.
• Clear understanding of contractual documents, client/vendor correspondence, and client-facing communication.
• Exposure to gate barrier, intrusion, Data LAN, or PAVA systems will be an advantage.
• Fluent in English & Arabic

If this sounds like the right next step for your project engineering career, we would love to hear from you.