Project Designer / Project Engineer

Role: Project Designer / Project Engineer
Location: Toronto, ON
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian engineering firm with over seven hundred employees in eleven offices across five provinces. Our multidisciplinary team delivers sustainable building design solutions for hospitals, transit stations, parks, government buildings, and post‑secondary institutions.

This Opportunity

Join our MURB (Multi‑Unit Residential) team as a Mechanical Project Designer / Project Engineer in Toronto. You will lead discipline design, collaborate within integrated project teams, and support construction administration from design through construction.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement system design concepts, calculations, equipment selections and layouts for small to moderately complex projects. Lead discipline design production and drive coordination across disciplines to deliver high‑quality, compliant solutions aligned with codes, standards and firm technical expectations.
• Review constructability, technical feasibility and all deliverables to ensure they are complete, accurate and well‑coordinated. Provide oversight of calculations and technical work completed by junior staff, and contribute to the preparation and refinement of specifications, schematics and technical documentation appropriate to project complexity.
• Support construction administration activities, including site reviews, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change documentation and participation in project meetings. Partner with the CA team and project leadership to resolve construction‑phase technical issues and ensure timely, effective responses.
• Identify and address scope gaps and interface issues between disciplines early and proactively. Communicate discipline‑specific requirements clearly to internal teams, consultants, contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to support cohesive project delivery.
• Manage small to moderately complex projects, or defined portions of larger projects, under senior guidance. Track time for oneself and team members, monitor scope to support budget control and identify potential scope creep or additional services. Lead meetings, document decisions, communicate progress and escalate risks as required.
• Support the growth and development of junior team members through task delegation, mentoring and technical guidance. Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team environment.
• Act as a client‑facing representative, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for non‑technical audiences. Build trusted relationships by managing expectations, providing thoughtful recommendations and supporting informed decision‑making. Collaborate with architects, designers, consultants, manufacturers and vendors to deliver coordinated solutions and contribute to the overall strength of client partnerships.

Who You Are

• Advanced understanding of the project lifecycle, applicable codes and standards, TQM principles, and internal coordination processes.
• Demonstrated technical judgment and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage moderately complex work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including client‑facing communication and presentations.
• Working knowledge of project scope and budgets, with the ability to identify and communicate potential scope creep.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a deadline‑driven environment.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and half‑day Fridays (all year round)
• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in Ontario
• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Professional Services
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion™

Accommodation, Diversity, and EEO

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status. Smith + Andersen is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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