Lead Fire Alarm Designer for Major Projects

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer in Milwaukee to lead design efforts on complex projects and guide the design team. You will coordinate with CAD staff to deliver detailed submissions, perform calculations, and support pre/post design meetings with customers.

The role requires 5+ years in Fire/Security system design, NICET II, and strong CAD/office skills. Expect hands-on drafting, coordination with multiple trades, and travel as needed to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability.
• Experience in 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
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule
• Available for local travel

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates 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 meeting 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.

Skills

Fire alarm design

CAD drafting

Project management

Reading electrical diagrams

Microsoft Office

Education

NICET Certification Level II

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Drafting (AutoCad)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer in Milwaukee to lead design efforts on complex projects and guide the design team. You will coordinate with CAD staff to deliver detailed submissions, perform calculations, and support pre/post design meetings with customers.

The role requires 5+ years in Fire/Security system design, NICET II, and strong CAD/office skills. Expect hands-on drafting, coordination with multiple trades, and travel as needed to project sites.