Fire Alarm Systems Designer

5 days ago


Tempe, Arizona, United States Johnson Controls International Full time
Job Title: Fire Alarm Designer III

Johnson Controls International is seeking a highly skilled Fire Alarm Designer III to join our team. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for designing fire alarm systems for our projects, acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects, and directing other members of the design team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Organize and plan your workload, direct the workload of other design team members, and work with other design teams as required.
  • Provide stamped approval of drawings, if licensed or certified.
  • Facilitate reviews of initial designs of high complexity to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions.
  • Coordinate with other design team members to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
  • Oversee CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for high-complexity systems, including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
  • Complete detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
  • Maximize project load by overseeing multiple CAD Support Technicians working on projects simultaneously.
  • Participate in pre/post-project design meetings and attend customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
  • Develop bill of materials to facilitate construction.
  • Examine completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
  • Contribute project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
  • Review equipment application, research outside purchases, and ensure equipment compatibility.
  • Provide answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
  • Support field technical staff and other design team members with technical support and design inquiries.
  • Provide pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.
  • Perform the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.
  • Direct, support, and review work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
  • Monitor actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, or equivalent field experience.
  • Nicet Level III or above required.
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
  • Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
  • Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV, and/or Construction Industry.
  • 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, and Adobe.
  • Effective written and oral communications.
About Us:

At Johnson Controls International, we're shaping the future to create a world that's safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent, and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mindset, and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.

Johnson Controls International 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, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please email us.



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