Fire Alarm Designer (REMOTE - Midwest)

Johnson Controls; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects and lead design teams on large, complex initiatives.

You will coordinate with CAD technicians, perform calculations to verify code compliance, and support project managers to protect margins on multiple facilities. A strong background in NFPA 72 and NICET II is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, estimating/pricing, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans workload, directs design team members, collaborates with other design teams.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs for value engineered/code compliant solutions.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed submissions with schematics and drawings.
• Oversees CAD submissions for medium complexity systems including operation, drawings and calculations.
• Performs detailed calculations to verify code compliance.
• Participates in design meetings and customer/site coordination meetings.
• Develops bill of materials for construction.
• Reviews submissions for equipment selection compatibility and specification compliance.
• Supports Project Managers to protect or improve project margins.

Skills

Fire & security design

NICET Level II

NFPA 72

CAD / Drafting

Estimating / Pricing

Project management

Reading diagrams

Office software

Licensing compliance

Local travel

Full-time availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Drafting (AutoCAD)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects

Job Description

What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects

How You Will Do It

• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians 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 medium complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.

What we look for

Required

• A Minimum of 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry. High school degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface to fire alarm systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
• Effective written and oral communications
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule
• Available for local travel

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
• NICET Level III certification

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100-$104,000 (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 About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us