What you will do

Provide CAD Drafting support for the design department. Prepare technical drawings and documentation for fire alarm system installations.

How you will do it

• Work with a designer to prepare CAD drawings based on project requirements. Drawings include floorplans, calculations, details, and other diagrams as needed.
• Support internal customers 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.
• Collaborates with the Project System Specialist and sales team to ensure timely, accurate, and profitable project turnaround.
• Prepares moderately complex system design drawings, under minimal supervision, including floor plan layouts, interconnection drawings, and installation detail drawings. 
• Prepares panel configuration layouts, and riser diagrams, along with battery calculations and voltage drop calculations for assigned projects under the guidance of a project design specialist.
• Prepares owner/operation manuals and records drawings using CAD software.
• Checks accuracy of own work and ensures all time is properly coded to projects.
• Ensures all work is reviewed for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards/specifications by a Lead Support CAD Technician or a Project Systems Specialist.
• Provides support to other CAD level I employees.
• Maintains project drawing files, drawing library, and associated records and documentation per corporate policy.
• Operates and maintains CAD equipment, plotters, and other drawing reproduction equipment and other responsibilities as required.

• Organizes and plans own workload and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions where required. 
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Develop a bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins. 
• Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise. 
• Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.
• Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

What we look for

Required

• Skilled in the use of AutoCAD versions 2018 and higher.
• Working knowledge of MS Office sites (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.

Preferred

• Knowledge of fire alarm and security system principles.
• Basic knowledge of low-voltage electrical system schematics and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of REVIT/BIM.

JCI employees are valued members of the Johnson Controls family. They are dedicated, skilled, and passionate individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our company. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our employees are encouraged to voice their ideas and opinions, knowing that they will be heard and valued. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being, providing competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career advancement. With a strong emphasis on safety and a commitment to sustainability, JCI employees play a crucial role in shaping a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future for buildings and communities worldwide.

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