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FA Designer, Proj Systems Specialist I
Johnson Controls
Designing and creating precise fire alarm system designs and submittal packages using fire alarm field knowledge and experience.
13d ago
$82,000 - $102,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Totowa, NJ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Climate Control
HVAC
Facility Management
Fire Alarm and Suppression
Security Equipment
Building Systems
Engineering
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Security
Safety
Role
What you would be doing
mentor team
system commissioning
field experience
value engineering
client delivery
project management support
- Organize and meticulously plan your workload while directing and mentoring less experienced design team members, ensuring efficient collaboration with other design teams as necessary.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify that system performance aligns with the specified designs and operational requirements.
- Respond promptly to inquiries from customers, contractors, and relevant authorities, focusing on aspects of fire alarm systems as they arise.
- Mentor and guide team members in the completion of project deliverables, focusing on the accuracy and efficiency of drawings and documentation.
- Leverage your fire alarm field experience to oversee the preparation of project submissions for medium-complexity systems, ensuring all aspects of system operation, drawings, and calculations are accurately represented.
- Actively participate in pre/post-project design meetings and attend customer/site coordination meetings when applicable, providing insights and support grounded in fire alarm field experience.
- Develop and refine bills of materials based on designs to facilitate effective construction processes and ensure resource availability.
- Facilitate thorough reviews of initial designs of medium complexity, ensuring that value-engineered and code-compliant solutions are incorporated where required.
- Continuously monitor actual hours worked to ensure all time is accurately coded to respective projects and remains within the originally estimated hours sold.
- Offer pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams, emphasizing the importance of accurate details in proposals.
- Conduct detailed calculations and analyses to ensure that all system designs meet or exceed applicable codes and standard requirements.
- Review equipment application, conduct research on outside purchases, and ensure that all equipment selected is compatible.
- Collaborate closely with team members to produce fully detailed technical submissions, including comprehensive schematics and drawings that adhere to established design criteria and industry standards.
- Support field technical staff and subcontractors by providing comprehensive technical support and addressing design inquiries effectively.
- Provide strategic support to Project Managers upon receipt of orders, assisting in maintaining and improving project margins through effective solutions.
- Thoroughly examine completed submissions for equipment application, ensuring compatibility and compliance with project specifications and scope.
- Direct, support, and meticulously review the work products produced by team members to ensure high-quality outputs.
- Perform related duties on assigned projects when necessary, stepping in as needed if a team member is unavailable to fulfill those responsibilities.
What you bring
code compliance
computer skills
nicet level
fire alarm
communication
technical aptitude
- Demonstrated knowledge of Government / Provincial Fire Alarm Code Requirements, ensuring compliance in all designs and submissions.
- Advanced computer skills, particularly in relevant software applications, enabling efficient design processes.
- NICET Level 1 or NICET Level II in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred, or the ability to obtain it within one year
- A minimum of three years’ experience in fire alarm field service, installation or design with a strong emphasis on fire alarm field experience and proficiency in software applications for creating technical documentation.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, allowing for effective collaboration and project management.
- Proven technical aptitude in Fire Alarm Systems with a thorough understanding of industry practices and standards.
- Refer-A-Friend Bonuses
- Encouraging, supportive, and collaborative team environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities across Businesses and Geographies
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Retirement Savings Plan, Pension, Extended Health Care, and Dental
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Company
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
- Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
- Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
- Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
- Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
- Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
- N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
- Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
- Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
- Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.
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