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Base pay range
CA$60,000.00 / yr - CA$85,000.00 / yr
Convergint is looking for a full‑time, team‑oriented, results‑driven Security Systems Designer to join our amazing culture. As a Designer in our Security Team, you will be required to design, engineer and document installed solutions with moderate to higher levels of complexity according to project requirements. Proactively communicate with colleagues, vendors, consultants and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Who You Are
You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Security Systems Designer.
Who We Are
With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 values and beliefs that drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service‑based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.
What you’ll do : Training and Your Experience
- Provides design or drawing assistance for projects during the development and as‑built stages of the engineered drawings. Works on projects with varying levels of complexity including the moderately complex design projects. Obtains electronic plans from engineers / architects / owners. Obtains design drawings from electrical contractors. Creates engineered drawings (AutoCAD, etc.). Prepares record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
- Works from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions. Utilizes and maintain Convergint project design, documentation and submittal standards. Ensures adherence to industry standards and codes as required. Supports and maintain Convergint design standards. This position will require the ability to apply intermediate and advanced drafting techniques and knowledge of practical, electrical and fabrication problems.
- Reviews scope, defined product specification, application and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ Requirements. Work assignments vary and may be moderate and / or more complex in scope.
- Participates in internal design review meetings as coordinated by the Project Managers. Provides project team with all documentation according to Convergint standards and project requirements.
- Communicates all design progress, committed completion dates, design scope revisions, and associated costs to the Engineering Supervisor / Manager.
- Performs change-order work only with formal authorization to proceed.
- Participates in initial site surveys and / or walkthroughs.
- Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards. Revises submittals as required to gain approval.
- Provides operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed.
- Work may include providing training and work direction for other designers.
- Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
What You’ll Need
Solid customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being promptedSolid knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to security and fire systemsMust be a self-starterStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skillsSolid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslySolid proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)Solid proficiency in AutoCAD viewing softwareRequirements
Minimum of five years of previous experience requiredMinimum two years of experience in security systems industryMinimum of two years of AutoCAD experienceDegree or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or low‑voltage systems design coursework strongly preferredRelevant trade designation an assetCompany Benefits and Perks
Company Holidays and Paid Time OffImmediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)Employer contribution to RRSP;Work environment committed to safety;Colleague Assistance ProgramTuition reimbursementCompetitive salary and compensation planCorporate Social Responsibility DayAnd much more…Convergint is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Security and Investigations
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