Role : Designer - Intelligent Integrated Systems
Location : London, ON
Job Type : In Office
Who We Are
Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.
At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.
Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!
This Opportunity
The London office at Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Designer - Intelligent Integrated Systems. You are passionate about the design and engineering audiovisual, telecommunications, security and intelligent building systems. You have clear communication skills, and can effectively wield those skills to make sure clients, consultants, and contractors are kept in the loop. Your cool, calm demeanor helps you easily manage multiple tasks without getting frazzled, allowing you to take on the systems design for some of the biggest and most exciting projects in the country.
Why choose Smith + Andersen?
In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer :
- Competitive salary
- 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™
- Best Workplaces™ in Canada
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
What You'll Do
Produce all deliverables necessary for project completion including tender documentation, design briefs, cost documentation, site reports and computer models.Prepare, or assists Project Managers with, the development of all system engineering concepts.Perform, or arranges for, reviews of system installations and interprets / manages the impact on the project.Work with project managers to prepare all calculations (eg. Projection screen sizing, heat and power loads) and selects all equipment.Ensure proper coordination of document with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).Responsible for reviewing all deliverables for the project whether reports, calculations, drawings, or / and specifications. Reviews for completeness and accuracy at various stages of development and as defined by internal total quality management.Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.Where requested by the Project Manager, act as contract administrator for designated projects, ensuring timely completion of all contract administration activities for project.Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.Coordinate with the contract administration team regarding drawing reviews, proper set up of contract administration process and site activities.Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.Keep the Project Manager advised of all changes in scope of work and prepares amendments to the contract (e.g. Request of Additional fee-RAF) for review and submission to client.Conduct system deficiency review visits at the completion of installation to verify design and enforce company standards. Produce reports and deficiency checklists.Responsible for ensuring the internal project team discipline coordination processes are complete.Prepare and continually monitors a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.Liaise with external consultants, vendors as required to ensure smooth project delivery.Who You Are
Possess two or more years in audiovisual, telecommunications or security design, engineering.Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) designation and Manufacturer Training are assets.P. Eng, RCDD, PSP, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications are assets.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD / Revit, MS Project, Visio.Full understanding Codes and Standards relevant for the project and is able to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.Full understanding (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.Demonstrate ability to work independently.Demonstrate the ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.Knowledgeable about the BISCI, EIA / TIA and CSA standards.Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.About Smith + Andersen
Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.
