Experienced Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fire Alarm Designer with Johnson Controls, you will be responsible for creating accurate and complete fire alarm system designs and submittal packages to meet project requirements. You will provide detailed information and submittals to communicate the design and operation to customers, consultants, and internal teams. This role involves organizing and planning your workload, potentially directing other design team members, and acting as a design lead on large, complex projects. You will also be responsible for completing detailed calculations to ensure system design compliance with codes and standards, and collaborating with project managers and field technical staff for project support and technical inquiries.

Requirements

• Minimum fifteen years of experience with design in the fire alarm industry (i.e., floor plan circuitry for devices, battery and voltage drop calculations, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, electrical wiring details & risers) and software applications to create Shop Drawings and Product Data Books.
• Independently perform Design-Build, Code Compliant Fire Alarm Design functions for Highly Technical Industrial facilities and/or complexes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government / Provincial Fire Alarm Code Requirements.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools (AutoCAD), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales Force, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat, BlueBeam.
• Advanced Communication and Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification/Membership with Canada Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate and complete fire alarm system designs and submittal packages.
• Provide detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, fire install/sales/management team, and subcontractors.
• Organize and plan own workload, help direct workload of other design team members, and work with other design teams when required.
• Act as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and direct other members of the design team supporting these projects.
• Facilitate reviews of initial designs of high complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with other design team members to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings.
• Oversee CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for high complexity systems.
• Complete detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Maximize project load by overseeing multiple CAD Support Technicians working on projects simultaneously.
• Participate in pre/post project design meetings and attend customer/site coordination meetings.
• Develop bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examine completed submissions for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Contribute project support for project managers once orders have been received.
• Review equipment application, research outside purchases, and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Provide answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
• Support field technical staff and other design team members with technical support and design inquiries.
• Provide pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.
• Mentor and provide guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.
• Perform the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required.
• Direct, support, and review work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
• Monitor actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees