Fire Alarm & Life Safety Designer | ADT ADT Fire and Security PLC | Remote (United States)

<p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team</strong></p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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!</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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.</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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!</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What we offer</strong></p> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Competitive salary</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime – <strong class=" font-semibold">15 days of vacation first year</strong></span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – <strong class=" font-semibold">Available day one</strong></span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Encouraging and collaborative team environment</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Company vehicle</strong></span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200"><strong class=" font-semibold">Check us Out:</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong class=" font-semibold">A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future</strong> </a></span></li> </ul> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">This role is available Remote or Hybrid.</strong></p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What you will do</strong></p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">Without direct supervision, and using established standards & procedures, the fire alarm designer will be responsible for creating accurate & complete fire alarm system designs and submittal packages to meet the intent of the project requirements. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, fire install/sales/management team and subcontractors.</p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">How you will do it</strong></p> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Organize and plan own workload, help to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally work with other design teams when required.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions where required.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium-complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Participates in pre/post-project design meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Develop bill of materials to facilitate construction.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Reviews equipment application, research outside purchases, and ensures equipment compatibility.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.</span></li> </ul> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">What we look for</strong></p> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3"><strong class=" font-semibold">Required</strong></p> <ul class=" text-base sm:text-lg marker:text-color list-inside list-disc text-gray-500 list-disc list-outside pl-3 mb-6"> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Three years minimum experience with design in the fire alarm industry (i.e., floor plan circuitry for devices, battery and voltage drops calculations, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, electrical wiring details & risers) and software applications to create Shop Drawings and Product Data Books.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Demonstrated knowledge of Government / Provincial Fire Alarm Code Requirements.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Demonstrated technical aptitude in Fire Alarm Systems.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools (AutoCAD), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SalesForce, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">Advanced Communication and Organizational skills.</span></li> <li class=" leading-snug mb-2 pl-2"><span class="text-gray-200">NICET I required and NICET II Fire Alarm Systems preferred, or ability to obtain level II within 1 yr.</span></li> </ul> <p class=" text-gray-200 text-base sm:text-lg leading-relaxed mb-3">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 <a href="https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/-/media/jci/careers/landing/eeo-is-the-law.pdf" target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">EEO is the Law</a>. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit <a href="mailto:SpecialAccommodations@jci.com?subject=Candidate%20Accommodated%20Requested&body=Hello%2C%20%0A%0AI've%20applied%20to%20an%20opportunity%20and%20require%20an%20accommodation%20during%20the%20application%20process." target="_blank" class="break-all font-medium underline hover:opacity-75" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

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