Fire Alarm Detection Application Systems Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; 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 (401k,医

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to design and lead fire alarm systems for projects across the US. You will act as design lead on large, complex projects and direct other design team members, ensuring code compliance and thorough submissions.

The role requires 5+ years in Fire and Security design, NICET III (or II with III aim), NFPA 72 experience, CAD proficiency, and strong communication. A full-time remote US-based position offers growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with Level III attainability.
• Experience with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient CAD drafting, pricing/estimating, and project management.
• Ability to read architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Understanding of mechanical systems interfacing with fire alarms.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Licensing as required by codes.
• Full-time availability.
• Willingness to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects.
• Lead design on large, complex projects and guide team.
• Plan workload and coordinate with CAD team.
• Review initial designs for code-compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians for detailed submissions.
• Prepare project submissions with drawings and calculations.
• Develop bill of materials for construction.
• Support Project Managers to protect margins.
• Attend customer/site coordination meetings.

Skills

Fire alarm design

CAD drafting

Project management

Reading diagrams

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical/drafting

NICET Level IV certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

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 marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typicalprofile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may usetechnology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers