Project Engineer – IR

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Technical training programs

Global mobility

Job summary

Johnson Controls Brisbane is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop and deliver electrical systems for high-profile projects. You will ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with Australian and international standards.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering, 4+ years of design experience, and strong CAD skills. Join a global leader in smart building solutions, with opportunities for career development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and exposure to complex

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with degree and relevant registrations.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design and project delivery.
• RPEQ registration or ability to obtain it.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and PowerCAD.
• Experience designing switchboards and LV electrical systems.
• Sound understanding of Australian electrical standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, defence, manufacturing, utilities, or hazardous environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, hazardous area installations, and Ex-certified equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage electrical systems and switchboards.
• Produce engineering drawings, schematics, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Support FAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system validation activities.
• Ensure designs comply with AS/NZS, IEC, ANZEx, IECEx requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, contractors, and customers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical trade background

Electrical engineering degree

RPEQ registration

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Switchboards design

LV electrical systems

Australian standards

Mining experience

Hazardous areas

IECEx knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerCAD

Job description

Job Description Shape the Future of Smart, Sustainable Infrastructure with Johnson Controls At Johnson Controls (JCI), we're reimagining how buildings and critical facilities operate. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, we help organisations optimise energy performance, improve safety and security, enhance operational resilience, and achieve their sustainability goals. With more than 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls partners with customers across commercial buildings, healthcare, data centres, education, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, mining, and critical infrastructure. Our cutting-edge technologies, digital platforms, and engineering expertise are driving the next generation of intelligent and connected environments.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (Projects & Design) to join our Brisbane team, contributing to the design and delivery of complex electrical systems and engineered solutions for high-profile projects.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package with career development opportunities
• Work with industry-leading technologies and complex engineering projects
• Strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing
• Access to world-class training, technical development, and leadership programs
• Global mobility and career progression opportunities within Johnson Controls
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

About the Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-voltage electrical systems and switchboards
• Produce engineering drawings, schematics, calculations, and technical documentation
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning, troubleshooting, and system validation activities
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian and international standards including AS/NZS, IEC, ANZEx, and IECEx requirements
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous safety improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, contractors, and customers to deliver high-quality outcomes
• Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle from concept through to commissioning

About You

We're looking for a motivated engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging projects and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You will bring:

• Electrical trade background and/or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 4 years' experience in electrical design and project delivery
• RPEQ registration, or the ability to obtain registration
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and PowerCAD
• Experience designing switchboards and LV electrical systems
• Sound understanding of Australian electrical standards and compliance requirements
• Highly Regarded: Experience within mining, oil & gas, defence, manufacturing, utilities, or other hazardous industrial environments
• Knowledge of instrumentation, hazardous area installations, and Ex-certified equipment
• Familiarity with hazardous area certification processes and IECEx requirements

Join a Global Industry Leader

If you're looking to advance your engineering career with a company at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and critical infrastructure solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have Australian working rights.

Employment is subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical, police, reference, and drug & alcohol screening.

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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.

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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.