Security Application Intern

Location: San Jose-San Jose-Costa Rica

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Johnson Controls helps create safer, more connected building environments. In this role, you will support the Sales and Engineering teams in the technical development of electronic security opportunities, helping turn customer needs into clear proposals and deliverables.

Role Overview

You will work on pre-sales engineering activities for CCTV and security projects, supporting request for proposals, equipment selection, submittals, scope letters, and quoting. This role is suited to an early-career engineer who enjoys working across teams, managing technical detail, and helping deliver accurate solutions for medium and high-complexity projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Engineering teams on pre-sales projects by preparing technical inputs for selection, submittals, scope letters, and quotes.
• Assist with Request for Proposals by reviewing requirements, supporting pricing activities, and coordinating the technical response.
• Apply value engineering by recommending equipment or technologies that align with the client’s needs and project objectives.
• Provide support to internal and external engineering teams on medium and high-complexity projects.
• Prepare clear and professional technical documentation that helps move opportunities forward.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, external customers, and peers throughout the proposal cycle.

How You Will Do It

• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and customers to clarify scope early and keep proposals aligned with project needs.
• Own your deliverables with accountability and integrity, meeting deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and high-quality output.
• Stay close to the work by reviewing technical details carefully and removing obstacles before they affect the proposal timeline.
• Use practical value engineering to recommend solutions that balance technical fit, customer requirements, and project constraints.
• Improve every day by learning from feedback, sharing ideas openly, and strengthening your technical judgment on each project.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Electronic, Industrial Maintenance or Electromechanical Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in engineering-related activities in CCTV or security design.
• Basic knowledge of electronic security systems such as access control, video, intrusion, fire alarm, and building automation.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Effective and professional communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external customers and peers.
• General business English level at B2 or above.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting RFPs, submittals, scope letters, or quoting in security projects.
• Willingness to deepen your knowledge of electronic security design best practices and equipment.

Why Join Us

You will join a collaborative environment where technical learning, customer focus, and teamwork support project success. This role gives you exposure to complex security opportunities and the chance to contribute to solutions that help protect people and property.

If you are ready to grow your engineering career in electronic security, we would like to hear from you.