Fire Alarm Detection Application Systems Engineer

Johnson Controls • Raleigh, NC

11d • $75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Designer designs fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects, serving as design lead on large, complex, multifaceted projects and directing other members of the design team. The role plans and organizes its own workload, helps direct less-experienced design team members, and works with other design teams as needed. It supports design reviews, coordinates detailed technical submissions and drawings, oversees submissions for medium-complexity systems, performs code and standards calculations, develops bills of materials, and reviews submissions for equipment application, compatibility, specifications, and scope. The position also participates in project design and customer/site coordination meetings and supports Project Managers in maintaining or improving project margins after orders are received.

The role can be based anywhere in the United States and includes local travel. Candidates must be able to work a full-time schedule. The posted hiring salary range is $75,000–$105,000, with final salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The role also offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience designing Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with the ability to attain Level III.
• Experience with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV, and/or the construction industry.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated drafting/CAD, computer, estimating/pricing, and project-management skills.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface with fire alarm systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook, as well as Adobe.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain licenses required by national, state, and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and travel locally.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or drafting (AutoCAD), or equivalent field experience.
• NICET Level IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan own workload, help direct the workload of less-experienced design team members, and work with other design teams when required.
• Facilitate reviews of initial medium-complexity designs to provide value-engineered, code-compliant solutions where needed.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed technical submissions, schematics, and drawings that meet design criteria.
• Oversee CAD Support Technicians preparing project submissions for medium-complexity systems, including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Complete detailed calculations to verify that system designs meet code and standard requirements.
• Participate in pre- and post-project design meetings and attend customer or site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develop bills of materials to facilitate construction.
• Review completed submissions with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application and compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Support Project Managers after orders are received to help maintain or improve project margins.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus, as applicable.
• Company vehicle, as applicable.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities.
• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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