Fire Alarm Design Lead (Hybrid — Remote)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive bonus program

Three weeks paid vacation

401K, medical, dental, and vision

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Scheduling and management support

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Project Systems Specialist II to design fire alarm systems for our commercial facility projects.

You will lead the design team, coordinate with CAD staff, and ensure that detailed submissions meet code requirements and project criteria. You will oversee material definitions, support project managers to protect margins, and collaborate with customers and contractors during site coordination and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Experience in Fire Alarm and Construction Industry.
• Demonstrated ability in design software, estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Knowledge of fire alarm design and layout for complex projects.
• Reading and understanding architectural/electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Understanding of mechanical interfaces to fire alarm systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects as a design lead on commercial facilities.
• Direct other design team members and collaborate with CAD Support Technicians for detailed submissions.
• Coordinate with CAD teams to prepare complete schematics and drawings meeting design criteria.
• Develop bills of materials to support construction.
• Review equipment application and ensure compatibility and compliance with specifications.

Skills

NFPA 72 knowledge

Fire alarm design

Reading electrical diagrams

Microsoft Office

Project management

Communication skills

Licensing awareness

Full-time availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or drafting (AutoCAD) preferred

Five years’ experience in design of Fire and Security Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Project Systems Specialist II to design fire alarm systems for our commercial facility projects.

You will lead the design team, coordinate with CAD staff, and ensure that detailed submissions meet code requirements and project criteria. You will oversee material definitions, support project managers to protect margins, and collaborate with customers and contractors during site coordination and commissioning.