Security Proposal Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Girardot; On-site; COP 48,000,000 - 78,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in security and building technologies, is seeking a Proposal Engineer to support the full proposal lifecycle for fire alarm, CCTV, access control, and building automation projects. You will coordinate with internal engineering and commercial teams, prepare drawings, BOMs, pricing, and technical packages, and ensure proposals meet client requirements and standards.

This role offers opportunities to influence project outcomes and work with experienced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and/or construction design.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic security systems: access control, video, intrusion, building automation.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments.
• Advanced business-level English proficiency (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Support RFP analysis, pricing, drawings, and handoff for security projects.
• Create pre-design drawings, shop drawings, submittal drawings, and As-Built drawings from surveys.
• Prepare post-sales design drawings and engineering packages.
• Review scope, assumptions, and technical requirements to aid proposal development.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on complex projects.
• Support proposal quality checks and internal project reviews.
• Provide technical guidance to new hires and engineering staff.
• Keep proposal process organized to price accurately and avoid surprises.
• Stay close to the technical details and customer needs; remove obstacles to keep bids on time.
• Work with sales and project teams, using feedback to improve submissions.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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.

Role Overview

In this role, you will support the full proposal lifecycle for security projects, from RFP analysis and design development through pricing, drawings, and handoff support. You will work with internal engineering and commercial teams to prepare accurate, customer-ready proposal packages for fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, intrusion, and building automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Request for Proposals with takeoffs, bill of material creation, and pricing.
• Create pre-design drawings, shop drawings, submittal drawings, and As-Built drawings based on site surveys and client standards.
• Prepare post-sales design drawings and engineering packages.
• Review project scope, assumptions, and technical requirements to support accurate proposal development.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering teams on high-complexity projects.
• Support internal project review processes and proposal quality checks.
• Provide technical guidance and development support to new hires and engineering team members.

How You Will Do It

• You will keep the proposal process organized, reviewing scope, assumptions, and standards early so the team can price accurately and avoid late surprises.
• You will stay close to the technical details and customer needs, removing obstacles quickly so bids, drawings, and handoffs stay practical and on time.
• You will work openly with sales, application engineers, and project teams, using candid feedback and shared problem-solving to improve every submission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and/or construction design activities.
• Advanced knowledge of electronic security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, fire alarm, and building automation.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and responsibilities.
• Advanced business-level English proficiency (B2+).

Nice to Have

• Revit experience.
• Experience with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).
• Brand certification with Software House, Kantech, Lenel, ExacqVision, ProWatch, or similar platforms.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute to complex security proposals, work closely with experienced engineering and commercial teams, and help deliver high-quality solutions for customers. You will build strong technical exposure across security systems while supporting work that directly impacts project success.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.