Fire Alarm Designer I

Johnson Controls; McAllen (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to create and oversee fire alarm system designs. This remote-based role requires at least two years of fire alarm design experience and NICET certification. You will work closely with design teams, mentor technicians, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $70K to $85K, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and sick time

401K and medical benefits from day one

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of fire alarm design expertise.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD.
• Strong knowledge of electronic building systems.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for projects.
• Coordinate with design teams to prepare technical submissions.
• Conduct detailed calculations to verify code compliance.
• Mentor CAD Support Technicians.

Skills

Fire alarm design experience

CAD drafting

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

NICET certification (Level 2 preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

** This is a remote based position.

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 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 With outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls Inc projects.

How you will do it

• Organizes and plans own workload and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Providing stamped approval of drawings, if license or certification allows.
• Coordinates with other design team members to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Maximizes project load by overseeing CAD Support Technician working on projects simultaneously.
• Participates in pre/post project design meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examines completed submission in conjunction with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving Project margins.
• Reviews equipment application, researches outside purchases, and ensures equipment compatibility.
• Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
• Supports field technical staff and other design team members with technical support and design inquiries.
• Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.
• Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.
• Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.
• Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
• Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

What we look for

• You will work as a team player to technically support our sales team, technicians, CAD drafters, and project managers through the delivery cycle. It is important that you understand customer needs in making day-to-day decisions and occasionally take action on changes in customer requirements.
• Minimum of two years of fire alarm design
• NICET certification is required, NICET Level 2 preferred, along with a basic understanding of how mechanical systems interface with Fire Alarm
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD and computer skills.
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems a plus.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Attention to detail.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $70K-$85K annual base salary (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 Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

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