Complex Security and Fire Alarm Designer

What you will do

The primary role of the Complex Security and Fire Alarm Designer is to design systems for Johnson Controls Security and Fire alarm projects, create submittals and drawings for these projects, and act as a design lead on large complex multi‑faced projects.

• Organize and plan own workload.
• Facilitate reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value‑engineered, code‑compliant solutions where required.
• Fully prepare detailed technical submissions with complete schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Prepare CAD project submissions for medium‑complexity systems, including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Complete detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• 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 for equipment compatibility and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Provide support to Project Managers when orders are received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in design of fire and security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability.
• Experience 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 for 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.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCAD), or equivalent field experience.
• Preferred: NICET Level III certification.

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.

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