Fire Alarm Designer (Remote), Lake Oswego

Responsibilities

Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of other design team members, and works with other design teams when required. Provides stamped approval of drawings, if license or certification allows. Facilitates reviews of initial designs of high complexity to provide value‑engineered and code‑compliant solutions where required.Coordinates with other design team members to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete schematics and drawings to meet design criteria. Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for high–complexity systems, including system operation, drawings, and calculations.Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements. Maximizes project load by overseeing multiple CAD Support Technicians working on projects simultaneously. Participates in pre‑ and post‑project design meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction. Examines completed submissions with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope. Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.Reviews equipment application, researches outside purchases, and ensures equipment compatibility. Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities within jurisdiction as they arise. Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.Supports field technical staff and other design team members with technical support and design inquiries. Provides pre‑sales estimate support to the sales and project‑management teams. Mentors and guides CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables. Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects when such a person is not available.Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians. Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects. Qualifications

Minimum of two years of fire alarm design experience. NICET certification required; NICET Level3 preferred. Basic understanding of how mechanical systems interface with fire alarm systems. Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD and computer skills. Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems is a plus.Effective written and oral communication skills. Attention to detail. Compensation

Hiring salary range: $73,400–$100,000 (salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This role includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance and a comprehensive benefits package.Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal‑employment‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you needaccommodation during the application process, please email .

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