Senior Fire Suppression Systems Design Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Industry training

Collaborative environment

High-profile projects

Wellbeing programmes

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to deliver medium-to-high complexity Fire Suppression System projects from post-sale through to successful implementation.

You will be responsible for the design, configuration, and technical delivery of bespoke fire suppression solutions, utilising AutoCAD and BIM applications, while collaborating with customers, project teams, and sales colleagues to meet client requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in fire suppression, life safety, or related system design engineering roles.
• Proven experience designing medium-to-high complexity engineered systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM, and other relevant design software applications.
• Experience in hardware design and software programming for engineered building systems.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer medium-to-high complexity Fire Suppression System solutions following project award.
• Produce detailed system designs, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation using AutoCAD, BIM, and associated engineering tools.
• Develop hardware designs and software programming solutions that meet project specifications and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with sales teams, project managers, and customers to ensure designs align with operational needs and project objectives.
• Perform quality reviews and design verification activities to ensure deliverables meet company and industry standards.
• Support project execution teams by providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering challenges through effective problem-solving and technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices within the fire suppression industry.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing design efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to deliver medium-to-high complexity Fire Suppression System projects from post-sale through to successful implementation.

You will be responsible for the design, configuration, and technical delivery of bespoke fire suppression solutions, utilising AutoCAD and BIM applications, while collaborating with customers, project teams, and sales colleagues to meet client requirements and quality standards.