Lead Fire Alarm & Security System Designer

Johnson Controls; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 

Comprehensive benefits package incl. 1

Extensive product and training

Outstanding resources

Encouraging and collaborative team

Zero Harm safety policy

Career advancement opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to lead design efforts on complex projects across our building systems portfolio. You will coordinate with multiple teams, prepare detailed CAD submissions, and ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires NFPA 72 experience, NICET III, strong CAD and MS Office skills, and willingness to travel locally. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects as design lead on large, complex projects.
• Direct workload of design team members and coordinate with other design teams as needed.
• Review initial designs to provide value-engineered, code-compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed submissions with complete schematics and drawings.
• Oversee CAD submissions including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Perform detailed calculations to verify code and standard compliance.
• Attend customer/site coordination meetings and design meetings.
• Develop bill of materials to support construction.
• Evaluate submissions for equipment applicability and specifications compliance.
• Support Project Managers when orders are received to maintain project margins.

Conocimientos

Drafting/CAD

Estimating/Pricing

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Local travel

Educación

High school degree

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical or Drafting

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to lead design efforts on complex projects across our building systems portfolio. You will coordinate with multiple teams, prepare detailed CAD submissions, and ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions.

The role requires NFPA 72 experience, NICET III, strong CAD and MS Office skills, and willingness to travel locally. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.