We are looking for dynamic and experienced AV & BMS Design Engineer to support ongoing design development of several luxury projects worldwide focusing on boutique hospitality assets.
This role requires a creative and technical professional who can deliver efficient and innovative engineering solutions while maintaining the aesthetic and functional standards expected in luxury developments.
In this role, you will be responsible for design development of luxury villas and boutique hotels engineering systems. You should be able to work independently throughout the day, coordinate with the team when needed, and deliver intermediate results weekly. You will report to a MEP design manager, but collaborate with the entire design team, including but not limited to architects, interior designers, structural engineers, the FF&E procurement team, and client representatives.
To succeed in this role, you should have excellent communication and presentation skills, be punctual, detail-oriented, self-organized, and motivated to deliver quality results.
Responsabilities
- Design AV&BMS engineering systems for luxury villas and boutique hotels, ensuring compliance with local building codes, industry standards and client requirements.
- Collaborate closely with architects, interior designers, and other engineers to integrate systems seamlessly into the overall project
- Proactively participate in spatial coordination with architectural and structural model, research efficient methodologies, equipment, systems to secure the initial design intent and high-end user experience
- Timely resolve technical issues and challenges during the design phase
- Lead the development of detailed drawings, technical documentation, and system specifications using CAD tools, with the support of BIM modelers
- Perform market research for most updated features and equipment.
- Oversee equipment selection, ensuring it aligns with project requirements and sustainability goals
- Provide input during value engineering discussions to achieve the best balance between cost, quality, and performance
- Supervise the design development, review and approve deliverables of third party designers, consultants, surveyors
- Stay updated on the latest technologies, trends, and regulations related to AV & BMS systems in the luxury and hospitality sectors
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical or Building Engineering with a concentration in AV & BMS systems
- 4 to 10 years of experience in design consultancy or general contractor
- Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Professional level of English, both written and verbal
Benefits
- Global project exposure — contribute to luxury hospitality developments across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
- A truly international team — collaborate across cultures, disciplines, and time zones with people bringing diverse perspectives and expertise.
- High ownership environment — we value initiative, independent thinking, and people who take responsibility for meaningful work.
- Growth opportunities — as we scale, we create new roles internally and support team members in expanding their scope and responsibilities.
- Flexible collaboration formats — depending on the role, we offer fully remote, hybrid, and on-site opportunities designed to support effective collaboration and individual productivity.
- Work on projects from concept to realization — contribute across the full architectural and engineering journey, from early design through execution.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration — engage directly with interiors, architecture, landscape, construction, and operations teams from the earliest project stages.
Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Electrical or Building Engineering degree with AV and BMS concentration, 4–10 years of design consultancy or general contractor experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and professional English.
Key Responsibilities
- designing systems
- coordinating models
- reviewing deliverables
Skills & Tools
AutoCAD, CAD, BIM
Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — South Africa
- Languages: English
About Utopia
An architectural firm and real estate development business creating luxury hospitality assets worldwide. — Industry: Construction