Security Project Engineer

Johnson Controls; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Melbourne, VIC seeks a Project Engineer - Security to join our VIC Install team. You will design and install security, access control and CCTV systems, ensuring alignment with customer specs and Johnson Controls’ quality standards.

The role emphasizes delivering robust engineering solutions, working on-site with IT and security professionals, and mentoring junior technicians while upholding safety and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with BIM and CAD design skills.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience.
• Security license preferred.
• Strong IT and server environment skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security, access control and CCTV systems for Johnson Controls and 3rd party product.
• Ensure software testing and results meet customer specification and is compliant with Quality Assurance requirements.
• Provide solutions to very complex systems problems or advise others on how to resolve problems.
• Communicates with customer on arrival and before leaving the work site, with proactive interaction and ability to assess future needs.
• Conducts self-study to maintain high technical proficiency in company/product lines.
• Assists engineering and sales by providing technical recommendations for job layouts and bid proposals.
• Monitors project execution per plan, budget, and schedule; reports issues to management.
• Provides leadership to junior technicians and apprentices as required.
• Is a proactive member of the safety team and ensures SHEMS compliance.
• 100% compliance to Johnson Controls Safety Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS).

Skills

BIM design

CAD design

Engineering experience

Security license

IT environments

Communication skills

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

About this opportunity

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Attractive base + super + car allowance
• Career and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

• Global Leader : Be part of a company with over 140 years of innovation and a reputation for excellence.
• Cutting-Edge Technology : Work with advanced building automation, security, and digital solutions.
• Career Growth : Access world-class training and development opportunities.
• Impactful Work : Help create smarter, safer, and more sustainable spaces for communities across Australia.

About this role:

We are seeking a Project Engineer - Security to join our VIC Install team. In this role, you’ll deliver engineering and installation solutions for Security, Access Control and CCTV Systems —ensuring compliance with customer specifications and Johnson Controls’ quality standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement security, access control and CCTV Systems for Johnson Controls and 3rd party product
• Ensure software testing and results meet customer specification and is compliant with Quality Assurance requirements
• Provides solutions to very complex systems problems either troubleshooting the system or advising others on how to resolve problems. Requires thorough understanding of systems software to write or recommend modifications as required
• Communicates with customer upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Continuous proactive customer interaction including an in-depth understanding of customer needs/wants, and systems currently in place. Plans for future needs with immediate team members which includes recommending complete systems enhancements and promoting the sale of add-on work.
• Conducts intense self-study (reading, research, practice) to maintain the highest technical proficiency in the company’s and applicable product lines
• Assists engineering and sales by providing technical recommendations to produce job layouts and bid proposals
• Assists in monitoring project execution per plan, budget monies, time and customer satisfaction. Reports problems or changes to management
• Provides leadership to junior technicians, engineers and apprentices as required
• Is a proactive member of the safety team and rectifies any hazards to maintain a level of compliance
• 100% compliance to Johnson Controls Safety Health & Environment Management System (SHEMS)

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Engineer with strong BIM and CAD design skills, capable of delivering solutions across Security and Mechanical systems
• 3 – 5 years of experience
• Security License preferred
• Skills in IT and server environments
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal

_ JCI’s Diversity & Inclusion _

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate.Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers’ missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands.