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Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls
N91w13749 Warren St (Show on map)
May 31, 2025

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

  • 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 opportunitieswith outstanding resources
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • Check us Out:A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

What you will do

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 othermembers of the design team (CADteam member resources).

How you will do it

  • Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced designteam members, and additionally works with other design teams as needed.
  • Facilitatesreviews of initialdesigns of medium complexity to providevalueengineered/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 formedium complexity systems includingsystem operation, drawings, and calculations.
  • Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
  • Participatesin 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.
  • Providessupport to Project Managers when orders have been received to assistinmaintaining and/or improving project margins.

What we look for

Required

  • Minimum of three years' experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
  • NICETCertification Level II, or Level 1 with Level II attainability.
  • Experienced with NFPA72 (National Fire Alarm Code), ICC2018 and 2021 code editions.
  • Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTVand/or Construction Industry.
  • High school degree or equivalent required.
  • Demonstratedability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding architectural, electrical, sprinkler suppression,mechanical construction drawings. Knowledge of multipleelectronic building system thought process and field practicalities.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCADversion 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.

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