Senior Fire Alarm & Building Control Lead

Alloy Enterprises; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Complex Fire Alarm Lead Systems Specialist to join our team. You will design, configure, and troubleshoot advanced building control systems including security and low-voltage subsystems, translating contract requirements into clear technical designs from installation to handover.

You will develop software, test system functionality, and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations while meeting schedule and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent of three years’ experience.
• Knowledge of the construction and Security & Fire Alarm industry.
• Experience integrating Security & Fire Alarm building subsystems for non-technical audiences.
• Advanced computer skills, especially drafting tools.
• Experience with building automation systems and related subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems per contract documents.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, BOMs, network layouts, and schematics.
• Develop and test software to operate the system per project requirements.
• Coordinate drawings, equipment schedules, submittals with stakeholders.
• Assist with loading and commissioning system and network controllers.
• Provide field change information for as-built drawings and updates.
• Keep management and customers informed of progress and issues.
• Support site-specific training for owners and operators and participate in release meetings.
• Adhere to safety standards and focus on safe project delivery.

Skills

Fire alarm knowledge

CAD tools

Building automation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Technical diploma or 3 years’ experience

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Complex Fire Alarm Lead Systems Specialist to join our team. You will design, configure, and troubleshoot advanced building control systems including security and low-voltage subsystems, translating contract requirements into clear technical designs from installation to handover.

You will develop software, test system functionality, and coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations while meeting schedule and quality targets.