Fire Detection Designer Engineer

Johnson Controls • New Cumberland, PA

1d • $79,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Systems Specialist II designs fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects, acting as a design lead on commercial facility projects and directing other design team members. The role develops code-compliant, value-engineered solutions and detailed technical submissions, including schematics, drawings, calculations, and bills of materials. It coordinates with CAD Support Technicians, project managers, sales teams, customers, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, field staff, and subcontractors throughout design, construction, and commissioning. The position also supports estimates, project margins, equipment selection and compatibility, and mentoring and reviewing the work of CAD Support Technicians. The role is hybrid remote, with limited office work; candidates in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area are preferred, and applicants within a reasonable distance of an east region Johnson Controls Fire Protection office may be considered based on qualifications.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain licenses required by national, state, and local codes.
• Experience with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
• Experience in the fire alarm and construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability with design software, computer skills, estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fire alarm design and layout for highly complex projects.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interfaces with fire alarm systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook, and Adobe.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or drafting (AutoCAD), or equivalent field experience.
• Five years of experience designing fire and security systems.
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems at Level II or above.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan personal workload, help direct less experienced design team members, and coordinate with other design teams when required.
• Facilitate reviews of initial medium-complexity designs to develop value-engineered, code-compliant solutions.
• Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed technical submissions, schematics, and drawings that meet design criteria.
• Oversee CAD Support Technicians preparing submissions for medium-complexity systems, including system operation details, drawings, and calculations.
• Complete detailed calculations to verify compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in pre- and post-project design meetings and attend customer and site coordination meetings as applicable.
• Develop bills of materials to facilitate construction.
• Review completed submissions with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Support Project Managers after orders are received to help maintain or improve project margins.
• Review equipment applications, research outside purchases, and ensure equipment compatibility.
• Answer questions from customers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
• Provide technical support and respond to design inquiries from field technical staff and subcontractors.
• Provide pre-sales estimate support to sales and project management teams.
• Mentor and guide CAD Support Technicians in completing project deliverables.
• Perform CAD duties on assigned projects when a CAD person is unavailable, as required.
• Direct, support, and review work produced by CAD Support Technicians.
• Monitor actual hours to ensure time is properly coded to projects and remains within the hours originally estimated and sold.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, holidays, sick time, and three PTO days per calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
• Scheduling and management support.
• JCI employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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