Security Systems Designer

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
British Columbia, Canada ⋅ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • This position is primarily hybrid, with the expectation that the candidate can attend branch meetings or other events as needed.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
  • On the job/cross training opportunities
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

The primary responsibility for this role is to support pre-sales engineering for Security System global projects as per country specific standards. Basic knowledge about bill of material preparation, cost estimation to come up with competitive bid. Follow processes, maintain required quality standards and on time deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction.

How you will do it

  • Review project inputs and specifications; should be able to capture the scope and understand the complete requirements of the project.
  • Review MEP drawings, specification, SOP and identify equipment related to Security System (Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system etc)
  • Preparation and participation for project kick-off / review meetings with technical queries, compliance / deviations log, risk logs and record minutes of meeting.
  • Adherence to standard estimation process and guideline to select proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services to come up with the optimum budget.
  • Creation of bill of material, selection of Backend, Controllers, Field Devices, Software Identification, Network connection, Cable Type and Length Calculations related to Security System- CCTV, Access Control System, Intrusion.
  • Preparation of Costing Sheet including Preliminaries and other costs, Cost comparison charts, Checklist, Technical Write-up, Block Diagram, Deviation Chart etc.
  • Ensure quality assurance, defect free deliverables, on time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
  • Escalate issues in the right time, so as not to affect the project delivery schedule; any escalations with respect to scope-creep must be clearly backed up with evidences.
  • Provides coaching and professional development to team members in order to enhance their product knowledge, technical acumen, and technical sales skills to bridge the gap.
  • Keep operational parameters at desired level for all assigned projects.
  • Ensure timesheet compliance with respect to entry and review for self and team.
  • Weekly/Monthly customer reporting for project progress.
  • Active participation in organization employee engagement initiatives

What we look for

  • BE/ME (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Electronics & Communication).
  • Strong knowledge of Security Systems ((Access, Video, Intrusion , Complete ELV system etc)
  • Expertise in Security Guidelines.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) , Blue Beam.
  • Must be a quick learner & should have a keen eye for problem solving.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to demonstrate good leadership skills.

Preferred

  • 2-5 years of relevant experience in Security Systems.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $30-42 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)  This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.