Fire Design Engineer (Remote Based)

Johnson Controls, Inc. • Aurora, CO

27d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Remote

About The Position

The primary role of the Fire Designer Engineer 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

• A Minimum of 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code)
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry. 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, 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 equivalent field experience.
• NICET Level III certification

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.
• Facilitates 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 meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develops 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

• This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.
• For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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