Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls • Atlanta, GA

9d • $48,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life.

Requirements

• A Minimum of 3-5+ years’ experience in design of Fire Alarm systems.
• NICET Certification Level I or II+
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to use AutoCAD for drafting/CAD
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
• Effective written and oral communications
• Ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Associates Degree in Electronic Systems
• Experience in Fire Alarm and Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans own workload and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Prepares fully detailed technical submissions that include complete detailed schematics & drawings that meet the design criteria.
• Performs routine reviews of initial designs of low complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare complete project submissions for lower complexity, small to medium size systems including: detailed 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.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Reviews completed submission for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
• Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction as they arise.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
• Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.
• Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to create as-built and operation manual documentation.
• Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.
• Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
• Ensures all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
• An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED