Johnson Controls · 4 hours ago
Fire Alarm Designer (Remote California)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $118K/yr
5+ years expJohnson Controls is a leading company in fire protection solutions, and they are seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to lead the design of fire alarm systems for various projects. The role involves organizing workloads, coordinating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards for fire alarm systems.
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 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 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
A Minimum of 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems
NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II 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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience
NICET Level III certification
Benefits
Competitive Bonus plan
Competitive benefits package
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.6BKey Investors
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2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
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2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
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Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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