Complex Security and Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls•Rocky Hill, CT

2d•$32 - $43

About The Position

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people – you bring your talent, and we’ll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to make a difference. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
NICET Level III certification

Responsibilities

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.