Fire & Sec Systems Designer II

Johnson Controls is a growth company. And not just because we've posted increased sales for over 58 consecutive years. We also do all we can to give people the chance to grow. Our employees enjoy working at a place that offers great advancement opportunities, training, benefits and more. You'll be challenged to innovate, encouraged to apply your knowledge and well-rewarded for results.

A Fortune 100 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader offering solutions in automotive systems and facility management and controls. We've been consistently recognized as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies. Our family includes more than 118,000 employees on six continents. Their health and safety is paramount to our success. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to excellence.

EOE/AA Employer




Under direct supervision and using established standards, responsible for hardware designs and software programming for fire and security systems to meet the intent of the project requirements. Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, fire and security team and subcontractors.


 


Principal Duties:


Performs hardware designs for flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical schematics as required.

Performs software programming using established standards as a basis of design or custom as required.

Coordinates the creation of necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation.

Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials for assigned projects.  Coordinates processes to meet factory and project schedule.

Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

Gathers field changes from the project team and creates as-built drawings and software. Prepares proper documentation and/or manuals for system operation.

Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues.

Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total system.

Completes paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation.

Adheres to safety standards, local and national codes.  High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.



Five years minimum experience with installing and / or commissioning controls systems including system-level controllers, including two years experience of design in the fire and / or security industry (ie flow diagrams, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, electrical schematics) and software applications.  Demonstrated knowledge of fire and security, electrical, and control systems.  Demonstrated technical aptitude.  Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools, Fiber, and Network layouts. For fire related focus, NICET II preferred.