Fire Alarm Detection Application Systems Engineer

Johnson Controls; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 

Comprehensive benefits package incl. 1

Extensive product and training

Outstanding resources

Encouraging and collaborative team

Zero Harm safety policy

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to lead design efforts on complex projects across our building systems portfolio. You will coordinate with multiple teams, prepare detailed CAD submissions, and ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires NFPA 72 experience, NICET III, strong CAD and MS Office skills, and willingness to travel locally. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with Level III 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.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects as design lead on large, complex projects.
• Direct workload of design team members and coordinate with other design teams as needed.
• Review initial designs to provide value-engineered, code-compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed submissions with complete schematics and drawings.
• Oversee CAD submissions including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Perform detailed calculations to verify code and standard compliance.
• Attend customer/site coordination meetings and design meetings.
• Develop bill of materials to support construction.
• Evaluate submissions for equipment applicability and specifications compliance.
• Support Project Managers when orders are received to maintain project margins.

Skills

Drafting/CAD

Estimating/Pricing

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Local travel

Education

High school degree

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical or Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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 an 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!

You can live anywhere in the US.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
• Company vehicle (as applicable)
• 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
• Career advancement opportunities

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.
• Facilitate 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 meetings 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

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with Level III 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 IV certification

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $105,000 (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.

The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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