Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls • Houston, TX

81d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer is to design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience in the design of Fire alarm systems.
• NICET Level III certification.
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
• 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, and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, or 5 years equivalent field experience.

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.
• Facilitate 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 meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develop a 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• 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