Complex Fire Alarm Lead Systems Specialist

About us

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results, and help move society forward.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure technically complex building control systems in accordance with contract documents.
• Create flow diagrams, sequences of operations, bills of material, network layouts, and electrical schematics as required.
• Develop and test software programs needed to operate the system to the intent of the project requirements.
• Support the integration of security subsystems and other low-voltage control subsystems, including lighting, nurse call, and data networks where applicable.
• Coordinate drawings, equipment schedules, submittals, and installation documentation with project stakeholders.
• Select, order, and track materials, and coordinate factory-mounting processes to support project and factory schedules.
• Assist with loading and commissioning system and network-level controllers, validating complete system functionality, and troubleshooting issues with subcontractors and other trades.
• Provide field change information to support accurate as-built drawings and software updates.
• Keep management, the customer, consultants, the Johnson Controls field installation team, and subcontractors informed of project progress and open issues.
• Assist with site-specific training for owners and operators, participate in release meetings, and support value engineering efforts that maintain customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Translate contract requirements into accurate, buildable design deliverables that support installation, commissioning, and long-term system operation.
• Coordinate closely with project teams to remove obstacles during design, material flow, and system startup.
• Keep drawings, software, change information, and project communication current and reliable.
• Test carefully, troubleshoot methodically, and use field feedback to strengthen system performance and documentation.
• Share information openly with customers, consultants, field teams, and subcontractors to keep work aligned and safe.

Requirements

• Technical diploma in related field or equivalent of three years’ experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the construction and Security & Fire Alarm industry.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration of Security & Fire Alarm of building sub-systems.
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills required, particularly computer-related drafting tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all Security & Fire Alarm building automation systems and other building subsystems highly desired.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $72,000 - $105,000 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This role offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

Benefits

This position includes a competitive benefits package.