About the role

  • Fire Alarm Designer designing fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Leading design teams and ensuring compliance with codes and standards in project execution.

Responsibilities

  • The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects.
  • Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team (CAD team member resources).
  • Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams as needed.
  • Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
  • Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria and system code compliance.
  • Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
  • Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
  • Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
  • Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
  • Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
  • Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.

Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
  • NICET Certification Level II, or Level 1 with Level II attainability.
  • Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), ICC 2018 and 2021 code editions.
  • Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry.
  • High school degree or equivalent required.
  • Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding architectural, electrical, sprinkler suppression, mechanical construction drawings.
  • Knowledge of multiple electronic building system thought process and field practicalities.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD version 2020 or newer.
  • Working knowledge of Revit 2020 version of newer very desirable.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word).
  • Must be capable and comfortable working remotely thru Microsoft Teams and ability to commute to office on a limited basis.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus plan
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job title

Fire Alarm Designer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$35 - $52 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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