Fire Detection Designer Engineer

Johnson Controls International; 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

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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Position is hybrid remote work, with ability to work in office on a limited basis. Candidates residing within the Harrisburg, PA area are preferred. Applicants residing within a reasonable distance of an east region JCI Fire Protection office will be considered, based on candidate qualifications.

What you will do

The primary role of Project Systems Specialist II is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Control projects. Acting as a design lead on commercial facility 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.
• Reviews equipment application, research 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 subcontractors 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:

Required

• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
• Experience in Fire Alarm and Construction Industry.
• Demonstrated ability in design software, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in fire alarm design and layout for highly complex projects
• 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.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrica, mechanical, or drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, or equivalent field experience.

Five years’ experience in design of Fire and Security Systems.

NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems at Level II or above

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $79,000 - $100,000, (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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, weencourage you to apply. 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