What we offer- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
- Company vehicle (as applicable)
- 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 Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Career advancement opportunities
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 projects
How you will do it• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitate 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 meetings 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 for
Required• Minimum of 5 years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level III, or Level II with Level III 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
Preferred• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
• NICET Level IV certification
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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 About us - Johnson Controls Careers 
