Lead Fire Alarm Designer for Complex Projects

Johnson Controls; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to design fire alarm systems, lead design teams on large projects, and coordinate with CAD staff from initial concept through construction handoff.

You will review designs for code-compliance, develop BOMs, and support project managers to optimize margins. The role requires strong CAD skills, NFPA 72 experience, and ability to travel locally.

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.
• 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 alarm design

NFPA 72 expertise

CAD drafting

Project management

Reading diagrams

Office Suite

Travel readiness

Education

NICET Certification Level III

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD (Drafting)

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to design fire alarm systems, lead design teams on large projects, and coordinate with CAD staff from initial concept through construction handoff.

You will review designs for code-compliance, develop BOMs, and support project managers to optimize margins. The role requires strong CAD skills, NFPA 72 experience, and ability to travel locally.