What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer will be acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects. Expectations are to be responsible for fire alarm systems drawings and submittals including code compliance and to oversee and ensure quality of drawings selected major projects for Johnson Controls.

How you will do it

• Organize and plan own workload, help to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally work with other design teams when required
• Facilitate reviews of initial designs of large complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria
• Oversee CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for large complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations
• Complete or confirms detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements
• Participate in pre/post project design meetings and attends (virtually) customer coordination meetings, as applicable
• Support development of a bill of materials to facilitate construction
• Examine completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope
• Provide support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins

What we look for

Required

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in design of fire alarm systems
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level IV
• Experience in fire alarm and construction industry (high school degree or equivalent required)
• Demonstrated fire alarm layout and calculations and have ability to utilize AutoCAD for drafting/CAD
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
• Effective written and oral communications
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes
• Ability to work a full-time schedule
• Available for local travel

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Associates Degree in Electronic Systems

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers .

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law . If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.