Pre-Sales Engineer | Real Estate | AFET

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

The ELV Presales Engineer will be responsible for designing, integrating, and managing extra low voltage systems that include but are not limited to security systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and Audio Visual Systems. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of technical regulations and standards related to ELV systems.

This pivotal role demands extensive experience and expertise in ELV systems in cost-benefit analysis of ELV systems, appraisal of system investments, market studies, and regulatory and licensing issues, which will be an advantage.

The ELV Presales Engineer must design solutions and integrate Extra Low Voltage systems in large-scale facilities such as hotels, museums, auditoriums, malls, and mixed-development projects. Ensuring uncompromising standards of quality, products, and compliance is imperative.

What you will do:

Design and Development:

• Develop detailed ProAV system designs, including schematics, layouts, and specifications.
• Collaborate with architects, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate ProAV systems into project integration plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations.
• Responsible for interfacing with the Sales & operations team in developing the solution design and the project deliverables.
• Attend Client Meetings for Technical clarifications/ Technical Presentations.
• Coordinate with the project’s stakeholders, such as clients, architects, consultants from other disciplines, and contractors.

Business Excellence:

• Prepare product and solution matrix to enhance our portfolio by introducing new products and solutions.
• Maintain relationships with AFT business partners, suppliers and vendors.
• Identifying the Certification gap to maintain our partnership level with principles.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technology advancements, and relevant standards and codes to improve design practices.
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and solution drawings.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.

Required skills to be successful:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Professional knowledge
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Products Knowledge
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Integrity/Ethics
• Ability to handle pressure

What Equips you for the role:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Graduate Engineer in Electronics / Electrical or equivalent.
• Technical certification: RCDD, CTS, ADMCC, SIRA, Vendor Specific Certification for CCTV, ACS & GRMS.
• Must have 5+ years of experience designing and project management for ELV systems.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Ability to compile tender documents with complete commercial & contractual understanding.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint & VISIO.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD will be an added advantage.
• Communication: A highly motivated and strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Product Knowledge for all major vendors (Systimax, Leviton, Beldon, Excel, Dahua, HIKVision, Pelco, Hanwha, Genetec, Milestone, Inncom, APC, Legrand, Interal).

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies:
Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions. The Engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, Energy Management, Technology Infrastructure and Digital Transformation. The Technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium and small customers that include, contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions and managed services. These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning and after-sales maintenance contracts.