Fire Alarm Detection Application Systems Engineer
Core
Design fire alarm systems for Johnson Controls projects, acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects.
Role type
Senior Fire Alarm Designer
Builds
Fire alarm system designs, schematics, drawings, and bill of materials
Domain
Building safety / Fire protection engineering
Required skills
Fire alarm system design, NFPA 72 code compliance, CAD drafting, system calculations, project management, equipment compatibility analysis, bill of materials development, architectural/electrical diagram reading, mechanical system interface knowledge
Preferred skills
NICET Level IV certification, Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/drafting
Technologies
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe)
Responsibilities
Organize and plan workload while directing less experienced team members; Facilitate reviews of initial designs to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions; Coordinate with CAD Support Technicians to prepare detailed technical submissions and schematics; Oversee CAD Support Technicians in preparing project submissions for medium complexity systems; Complete detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements; Participate in pre/post project design meetings and customer/site coordination meetings; Develop bill of materials to facilitate construction; Examine completed submissions for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance; Provide support to Project Managers for maintaining project margins
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC