Security Project Development Specialist

About the role

Johnson Controls is seeking a Security Project Development Specialist to support sales and engineering teams in the design and delivery of security and fire‑alarm projects. The position is based in San Jose, Costa Rica and offers hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare takeoffs, bills of materials and pricing inputs for RFPs and project opportunities.
• Create design, shop, submittal and as‑built drawings based on site surveys and client mark‑ups.
• Develop post‑sales design packages and engineering deliverables for medium‑ and high‑complexity projects.
• Review project information to ensure accuracy and completeness before internal or customer review.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep scope, schedule and deliverables aligned with project needs.

Required profile

• Final‑year student in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 0–1 year of engineering‑related experience.
• General business‑level English proficiency (B2 or above).
• Positive attitude, ability to meet deadlines and professional communication skills.

Required skills

• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Basic familiarity with fire‑alarm and security system design codes and equipment.
• Understanding of low‑voltage electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Willingness to learn Revit and advanced fire‑alarm system design.