Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Design Engineer focused on Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems. This role involves designing solutions, engaging with customers, and ensuring satisfaction through technical expertise. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

25 Paid holidays + Bank Holidays

Life assurance and employee assistance program

Employee discounts on high street brands

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Fire Design Role.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Design and price various Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems.
• Develop and present technical solutions to customers.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through detailed review of their requirements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Technical Design Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As a Design Engineer, you will design and price a variety of Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems to meet industry standards. You'll be responsible for all technical aspects of design, tender delivery, and maintaining a commercial mindset. Additionally, you'll present technology solutions to customers as needed.

This role is predominantly remote, with some travel to sites as and when required.

What we offer

Competitive salary & bonus plan

25 Paid holidays + Bank Holidays and sick pay

Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products

Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Career development through various career ladders

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Access to business resource groups

Training on our company values

How you will do it

As a Design Engineer, you'll develop and present technical Fire Detection and Life Safety solutions to customers. You'll leverage your technical design knowledge and commercial awareness during engagements and project planning. Ensuring customer satisfaction through the review and interpretation of customer requirements is key.

What we look for

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in a Fire Design Role with design responsibility

Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Packages particularly Excel and Word.

Ability to manage internal & external stakeholders at all levels

Experience working in fast paced, highly collaborative environments

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.

Preferred

FIA Advanced Fire Design Certification

Site experience with surveying and attending design/customer meetings.

Knowledge of electronic security systems such as CCTV & Access Control

Experience of 3D drawing packages (Navisworks, REVIT, etc.)

Experience in designing large complex fire protection systems would be advantageous.