Fire Alarm Systems Designer

Johnson Controls

Provide CAD Drafting support for designing fire alarm systems. Collaborate with designers and internal customers to prepare technical drawings and documentation.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $44 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide CAD Drafting support for design department
Prepare technical drawings and documentation for fire alarm system installations
Work with a designer to prepare CAD drawings based on project requirements
Drawings include floorplans, calculations, details and other diagrams as needed
Support internal customer by addressing questions and other support requests
Interact with other team members to accomplish tasks, achieve common goals, solve problems, resolve conflicts and measure achievements
Use department processes and goals when planning self-directed work activities
Complete administrative tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Skilled in use of AutoCAD versions 2023 and higher
Working knowledge of MS Office Site (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to work with direction, independently or as a member of a team
Ability to organize and perform multiple assignments and responsibilities
Must be able to meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
Effective and professional communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal customers
Knowledge of fire alarm system principles a plus
Basic knowledge of low voltage electrical system schematics and diagrams a plus
Working knowledge of REVIT/BIM a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

CAD Draftingtechnical drawingsAutoCADMS OfficeREVITBIMfire alarm system principleslow voltage electrical system schematics

Soft Skills

teamworkproblem-solvingconflict resolutiontime managementcommunicationorganizational skillsindependencepositive attitude