Luxury AV & BMS Design Engineer | Remote/Hybrid

Utopia Design; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

International team

High ownership

Growth opportunities

Flexible collaboration formats

End-to-end projects

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Visa sponsorship not provided

Job summary

Utopia Design in South Africa is seeking a dynamic AV & BMS Design Engineer to support design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels worldwide, focusing on hospitality assets. You will deliver innovative engineering solutions while upholding high aesthetic and functional standards.

You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other engineers, report to an MEP design manager, and drive the development of detailed drawings, documentation, and system specifications using

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Building Engineering with a concentration in AV & BMS systems.
• 4–10 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractor.
• Experience on luxury hospitality projects (villas, hotels, resorts).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Professional level of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Design AV & BMS engineering systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and engineers to integrate systems into the project.
• Coordinate spatially with architectural/structural models and research efficient methodologies.
• Timely resolve technical issues during the design phase.
• Lead development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications with BIM support.
• Perform market research for updated features and equipment.
• Oversee equipment selection aligning with project requirements and sustainability goals.
• Provide input during value engineering to balance cost, quality and performance.
• Supervise design development and approve deliverables of third party designers/consultants.
• Stay updated on technologies, trends, and regulations related to AV & BMS in luxury hospitality.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Electrical or Building Engineering (AV & BMS focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Utopia Design in South Africa is seeking a dynamic AV & BMS Design Engineer to support design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels worldwide, focusing on hospitality assets. You will deliver innovative engineering solutions while upholding high aesthetic and functional standards.

You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, and other engineers, report to an MEP design manager, and drive the development of detailed drawings, documentation, and system specifications using