Fire Alarm Designer - Project System Specialist

Johnson Controls, Inc. • Canton, MA

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Fire Alarm Designer for Johnson Controls you will design fire alarm systems for commercial buildings. At times acting as a design lead on large complex and multifaceted projects and advising other members of the design team supporting these projects

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in design of Fire Alarm systems.
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Knowledge of Building Fire Alarm Systems design, operation, wiring and programming.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and their interface to Building Fire Alarm Systems.
• A fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe required.
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Strong time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
• NICET certification.
• Other electrical systems experience such as Vesda, Nurse Call, CCTV, Access Control
• Preparation of project submissions for easy to medium complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans own workload and the workload of assigned CAD Support Technician(s). Maintains committed project dates and coordinates any changes.
• Facilitates reviews of initial project documents of simple to medium complexity to contribute engineered/code compliant solutions where required. Determine if the sold material is applicable and make changes as required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Examines completed submissions with CAD Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Track project progress with design database including submittal dates, project notes and significant changes.
• Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops bill of materials and data sheet submittal documents to facilitate construction.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders are received to help maintain and/or improve project margins.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees