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.  Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects. 

How you will do it

• Organizes and plans own workload.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required. 
•  Fully prepare detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
•  CAD 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 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. 

What we look for
Required

• A Minimum of 3 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 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
• 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. 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.