Security Project Development Specialist

Al principio 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. Security Project Development Specialist Johnson Controls delivers security and fire alarm project solutions that support customers from early design through project handoff.

This role is based in San Jose, Costa Rica and aligned to pay grade 169. Role Overview As a Security Project Development Specialist, you will support Sales and Engineering teams with the technical development of security and fire alarm projects. You will help translate customer needs into accurate design deliverables, takeoffs, pricing inputs, and submittals while contributing to both pre-sales and post-sales project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Support Sales and Engineering teams on pre-sales and post-sales security and fire alarm projects. Prepare takeoffs, bill of materials, and pricing inputs for requests for proposals and project opportunities. Create design drawings, shop drawings, submittal drawings, and as-built drawings based on site surveys and client markups.

Develop post-sales design packages and engineering deliverables for medium- and high-complexity projects. Review project information to ensure drawings and documentation are accurate, complete, and ready for customer or internal review. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to help keep scope, schedule, and deliverables aligned with project needs.

How You Will Do It Take ownership of your work by delivering accurate outputs, meeting deadlines, and following through with accountability, safety, and integrity. Stay close to the work by understanding site conditions, customer requirements, and project scope before preparing technical deliverables. Use clear, professional communication to align with Sales, Engineering, and other stakeholders on design decisions and project updates.

Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement to close gaps, refine drawings, and strengthen the quality of each submission. Collaborate as one team to remove obstacles for customers and support smooth project progress across functions.

Qualifications

Final year student in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electromechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 0 to 1 year of experience in engineering-related activities. Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD. General business-level English proficiency, B2 or above. Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.

Effective and professional communication skills with internal and external customers and peers. Willingness and ability to learn fire alarm system design code and equipment.

Nice to Have

Revit experience. Basic knowledge of fire alarm and security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, and building automation. Basic knowledge of low-voltage electrical system schematics and diagrams. Why Join Us This is a strong opportunity to build hands-on experience in security and fire alarm project development, work with real customer projects, and grow your technical skills in a collaborative environment.

You will gain exposure to design documentation, project coordination, and the full development cycle of technical solutions. If you are ready to grow your career in project development and engineering support, we encourage you to apply. Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion.