What you will do
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 supporting these projects
How you will do it
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Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
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Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
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Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
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Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations.
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Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
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Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
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Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
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Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
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Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
What we look for
Required
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A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
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NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability
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Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
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Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry. High school degree or equivalent required.
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Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
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Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams
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Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
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Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface to fire alarm systems.
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Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
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Effective written and oral communications
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Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
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Ability to work a full-time schedule
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Available for local travel
Preferred
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
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NICET Level III certification
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $78,200-$107,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
