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Fire Alarm Designer - Project System Specialist
Canton-Massachusetts-United States of America
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On-site
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Full-time
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1w ago
Compensation
$78,200 - $97,700
Benefits & Perks
•401(k)
•Healthcare
•Paid Vacation
•Sick Time
•PTO
•Flexible Hours
•401k
•Healthcare
•Unlimited Pto
•Flexible Hours
Required Skills
Fire Alarm Design
NFPA 72
CAD
Microsoft Office
Electrical Systems
Mechanical Systems
Hybrid Role with split week business office/home office.
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 base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
- Available day one.
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- Providing Scheduling and management support.
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
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What you will do
As a Fire Alarm Designer for Johnson Controls you will design fire alarm systems for commercial buildings. At times acting as a design lead on large complex and multifaceted projects and advising other members of the design team supporting these projects
How you will do it
- Organizes and plans own workload and the workload of assigned CAD Support Technician(s). Maintains committed project dates and coordinates any changes.
- Facilitates reviews of initial project documents of simple to medium complexity to contribute engineered/code compliant solutions where required. Determine if the sold material is applicable and make changes as required.
- Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
- Examines completed submissions with CAD Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
- Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
- Track project progress with design database including submittal dates, project notes and significant changes.
- Participates in pre/post project design meeting and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
- Develops bill of materials and data sheet submittal documents to facilitate construction.
- Provides support to Project Managers when orders are received to help maintain and/or improve project margins.
What we look for
Required
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire Alarm systems.
- Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code) and ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
- Knowledge of Building Fire Alarm Systems design, operation, wiring and programming.
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and their interface to Building Fire Alarm Systems.
- A fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe required.
- Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
- Effective written and oral communications.
- Strong time management skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCAD) preferred, Or equivalent field experience.
- NICET certification.
- Other electrical systems experience such as Vesda, Nurse Call, CCTV, Access Control
Preparation of project submissions for easy to medium complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $78,200-97,700 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson 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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Pros
Good work-life balance and flexible environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunity for career growth
Cons
Work-life balance varies by team
Room for improvement in processes
Internal communication could improve
Salary Ranges
920 data points
Junior/L3
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$128,000
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Base
$128,000
Stock
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Bonus
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$147,200
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Difficulty
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/ 5
Duration
14-28 weeks
Offer Rate
20%
Experience
Positive 40%
Neutral 40%
Negative 20%
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Application Review
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HR Screen
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Technical/Aptitude Assessment
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Hiring Manager Interview
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Onsite/Virtual Interview
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Offer
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Behavioral/STAR
Technical Knowledge
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