Johnson Controls · 3 hours ago
Fire Alarm Designer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$35.28/hr - $52/hr
3+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. The Fire Alarm Designer will be responsible for designing fire alarm systems for various projects, leading design efforts, and coordinating with team members to ensure compliance with design criteria and codes.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams as needed
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 and system code compliance
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of three years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems
NICET Certification Level II, or Level 1 with Level II attainability
Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), ICC 2018 and 2021 code editions
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, electrical, sprinkler suppression, mechanical construction drawings. Knowledge of multiple electronic building system thought process and field practicalities
Working knowledge of AutoCAD version 2020 or newer
Working knowledge of Revit 2020 version of newer very desirable
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word)
Must be capable and comfortable working remotely thru Microsoft Teams and ability to commute to office on a limited basis
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days 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
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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