Designer - Intelligent Integrated Systems

Role: Designer – Intelligent Integrated Systems
Location: Vancouver, BC
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office
Salary Range: $70,100 - $80,800

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 Vancouver 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:

• 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 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 assist Project Managers with, the development of all system engineering concepts.
• Work with project managers to prepare all calculations (e.g. heat and power loads) and select all equipment.
• Ensure proper coordination of documents with the internal and external project team (architect, interior designer, and other disciplines).
• Promote and enforce company standards relating to project administration, documentation and processes such as total quality management.
• Ensure that shop drawing review process takes place within project timelines.
• Prepare all change notices or reviews change notices issued by contract administration team.

Who You Are

• Understanding of Codes and Standards relevant for the project and ability to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Understanding (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD/Revit would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable about the BISCI, EIA/TIA and CSA standards would be an asset.
• Possess two or more years in audiovisual, telecommunications or security design would be an asset.
• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) designation and Manufacturer Training would be an asset.
• P. Eng, RCDD, PSP, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications would be an asset.

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 some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

Accommodation
Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Diversity
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.

Recruitment Agencies
Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.