Fire Alarm Designer designing fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects. Leading design teams and ensuring compliance with codes and standards in project execution.
Responsibilities
The primary role of the Fire Alarm Designer 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 (CAD team member resources).
Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams as needed.
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 and system code compliance.
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.
Requirements
Minimum of three years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
NICET Certification Level II, or Level 1 with Level II attainability.
Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code), ICC 2018 and 2021 code editions.
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, electrical, sprinkler suppression, mechanical construction drawings.
Knowledge of multiple electronic building system thought process and field practicalities.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD version 2020 or newer.
Working knowledge of Revit 2020 version of newer very desirable.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word).
Must be capable and comfortable working remotely thru Microsoft Teams and ability to commute to office on a limited basis.
Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus plan
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
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