Lead Fire Alarm Designer - Complex Projects & Code

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Roswell, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer in the Roswell, GA area to design robust fire alarm systems for complex projects.

You will act as a design lead on large initiatives, coordinating with CAD staff and project teams through design, submission, and handoff phases. The role requires at least 5 years of Fire and Security system design experience, NICET III (or Level II with III attainability), NFPA 72 knowledge, and strong CAD/estimating skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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).
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry.
• 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.
• Act as a design lead on large, complex projects and direct other members of the design team when needed.
• Organize and plan your own workload while helping direct the workload of less experienced design team members.
• Review initial designs and develop value-engineered, code-compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions, including schematics and drawings.
• Oversee CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium-complexity systems, including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Complete detailed calculations to verify that system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Participate in pre-project and post-project design meetings, as well as customer and site coordination meetings as applicable.
• Develop bills of materials to support construction.
• Review completed submissions with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Support Project Managers after orders are received to help maintain and improve project margins.
• Take ownership of your work by planning effectively, meeting commitments, and keeping design deliverables moving forward.
• Approach each project with accountability, safety, and integrity when verifying calculations, compliance, and technical accuracy.
• Stay close to the work and focus on what matters by partnering with CAD Support Technicians, Project Managers, and site stakeholders to resolve issues early.
• Use clear, candid problem-solving to improve initial designs, identify gaps, and strengthen project outcomes.
• Work as one team by sharing knowledge, supporting less experienced colleagues, and coordinating smoothly across design and project functions.
• Continuously look for better solutions that improve quality, code compliance, and margin performance.

Skills

Fire & Security design

Drafting/CAD

Estimating/Pricing

Project management

Reading diagrams

MS Office

Written & verbal communication

Licensing knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

NICET Certification Level III

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer in the Roswell, GA area to design robust fire alarm systems for complex projects.

You will act as a design lead on large initiatives, coordinating with CAD staff and project teams through design, submission, and handoff phases. The role requires at least 5 years of Fire and Security system design experience, NICET III (or Level II with III attainability), NFPA 72 knowledge, and strong CAD/estimating skills.