Johnson Controls Inc., a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is hiring a Fire Alarm Designer to design fire alarm systems for our projects. In this remote role, you will act as a design lead on large, complex multi-faceted projects, directing other members of the design team to deliver value-engineered and code-compliant solutions.
What You'll Do
- Organize and plan your own workload and help direct the workload of less experienced design team members.
- Facilitate reviews of initial designs of medium complexity.
- Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete schematics and drawings.
- Oversee CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium complexity systems.
- Complete detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
- Participate in pre/post project design meetings and attend customer/site coordination meetings.
- Develop a bill of materials to facilitate construction.
- Examine completed submissions for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance.
- Provide support to Project Managers to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of three years’ experience in designing Fire and Security systems.
- NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability.
- Experience with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and ICC 2018 and 2021 code editions.
- Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or the Construction Industry.
- A high school degree or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
- Proficient in reading and understanding architectural, electrical, sprinkler suppression, and mechanical construction drawings.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD version 2020 or newer.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word).
- Must be capable and comfortable working remotely through Microsoft Teams and able to commute to the office on a limited basis.
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of Revit 2020 version or newer.
Technical Stack
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- MS Office (Excel, Word)
- Microsoft Teams
Team & Environment
You will act as a design lead and direct other members of the design team, including CAD team member resources.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Compensation: Hourly: $35.28 - $52
Work Mode
This role offers a hybrid work mode, primarily remote with the ability to commute to the office on a limited basis.
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.
