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Fire Alarm Designer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$48K - $93K/yr

A Minimum of 3-5+ years' experience in design of Fire Alarm systems. * NICET Certification Level I ... protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a ...

All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided What you need: * Seven to ten years of experience installing fire sprinkler systems. * Experience hiring, training, disciplining, and ...

Fire Alarm Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our Smart ... EEO is the Law Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race ...

Able to work flexible hours including weekends to meet customer requirements * Overnight travel may ... protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Fire Protection vs Fire Alarm Technician?

AspectWeekend Fire ProtectionFire Alarm Technician
CertificationsFire safety certifications, OSHA trainingFire alarm system certifications, NICET certification
Work EnvironmentOn-site inspections, system testing, emergency responseInstallation, maintenance, troubleshooting of fire alarm systems
Employer & IndustryFire protection companies, safety servicesSecurity system companies, building maintenance

Weekend Fire Protection and Fire Alarm Technicians both work in fire safety but focus on different aspects. Weekend Fire Protection primarily handles inspections and emergency responses, while Fire Alarm Technicians install and maintain alarm systems. Both roles require safety certifications and are vital in fire safety services, but their daily tasks and certifications differ slightly.

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Fire Alarm Designer

Fire Alarm Designer

Johnson Controls

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$48K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Johnson Controls rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 401 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 535 rated manufacturers


Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:

  • Competitive salary

  • Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one

  • An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation

  • On-the-job and cross-training opportunities

  • A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees

  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

  • Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future

Become part of a culture that celebrates your achievements and encourages your voice and ideas. Your next great opportunity for advancement is right at your fingertips! Take the initiative to explore your potential and embark on an exciting career journey with Johnson Controls.

What you will do:

  • Organizes and plans own workload and additionally works with other design teams when required.

  • Prepares fully detailed technical submissions that include complete detailed schematics & drawings that meet the design criteria.

  • Performs routine reviews of initial designs of low complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.

  • Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare complete project submissions for lower complexity, small to medium size systems including: detailed 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.

  • Reviews completed submission for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.

  • Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.

  • Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction as they arise.

  • Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.

  • Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.

  • Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.

  • Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to create as-built and operation manual documentation.

  • Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.

  • Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.

  • Ensures all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

What we look for

Required

  • A Minimum of 3-5+ years' experience in design of Fire Alarm systems.

  • NICET Certification Level I or Level II+

  • High school degree or equivalent required.

  • Ability to use AutoCAD for drafting/CAD

  • Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.

  • Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe

  • Effective written and oral communications

  • Ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.

  • Ability to work a full-time schedule

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Associates Degree in Electronic Systems

  • Experience in Fire Alarm and Construction Industry.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $48,000-93,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.


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About Johnson Controls

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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US