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Take the initiative to explore your potential and embark on an exciting career journey with Johnson Controls.What you will doThe 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 supporting these projectsHow you will do itOrganizes 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. What we look forRequiredMinimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with Level III attainabilityExperienced 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 diagramsKnowledge 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, AdobeEffective written and oral communicationsAbility to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.Ability to work a full-time schedule Available for local travelHIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-93,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
