Security Proposals Lead: Design, Pricing & Bids

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 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