Fire Alarm Designer

3 weeks ago

Horsham, United States Johnson Controls Full time
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future Our teams are uniquely positioned to support many industries worldwide. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days (about 2 weeks) of vacation first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • Company Tools and Equipment to complete all jobs
Check us out A Day in the Life at JCI

What you will do

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Control projects. Acting as a design lead on commercial facility projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects.

How you will do it - this position can be in office or hybrid.
  • 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 with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
  • Provides support to Project Managers when orders are received to help maintain and/or improve project margins.
  • Reviews equipment application, research outside purchases and ensures equipment compatibility.
  • Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.
  • Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
  • Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.
  • Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.
  • Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.
  • Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
  • Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and is within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.
What we look for:

Required
  • Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
  • Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
  • Experience in Fire Alarm and Construction Industry.
  • Demonstrated ability in software design, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in fire alarm design and layout for highly complex projects.
  • 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.
  • High school degree or equivalent required.
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule.
Preferred
  • 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
  • NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems at Level II or above.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.


Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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