Designer - Mechanical

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred and fifty employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

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, community centres, 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
If you want to contribute to building systems that shape how people experience the spaces where they live, work, and learn, join Smith + Andersen as a Designer - Mechanical at our Calgary office. You will gain hands‑on experience across system design, technical analysis and multidisciplinary coordination, supported by a team that values mentorship, collaboration and knowledge‑sharing. With a focus on technical growth and continuous learning, you will gain increasing independence in your work while you continue to build your expertise within a firm committed to engineering excellence.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

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

Wide variety of community and social events

Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

What You’ll Do:

Perform discipline‑specific engineering calculations and equipment selections using standardized tools, applying relevant codes and standards to perform detailed code analyses and integrate compliant design solutions.

Design and develop layouts for building systems on small to medium complexity projects, incorporating constructability, feasibility and value‑engineering considerations.

Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors and suppliers/manufacturers for design support and equipment selection across project phases.

Use BIM tools to support system design, coordination and documentation.

Support construction administration and site activities, including shop drawing review, preparation of site instructions (SI’s), contemplated change notices (CCNs), site reviews and surveys.

Maintain quality standards by completing and reviewing TQM checklists, ensuring consistency in tagging, equipment designations and documentation.

Review and support the work of junior team members, providing technical guidance while contributing to overall team coordination and project delivery.

Who You Are:

Proficiency with discipline‑specific design and calculation tools (e.g., photometrics, load calculations, duct sizing).

Proficiency in CAD, Revit and Bluebeam; able to support junior staff in their effective use.

Working knowledge of discipline specific systems and applicable codes/standards for moderately complex assignments.

Strong understanding of TQM processes and their application to design deliverables.

Demonstrated technical judgment and problem‑solving skills for work of moderate complexity.

Strong understanding of discipline‑specific scopes of work and typical consulting engineering deliverables.

Effective self‑management skills; able to perform in a deadline‑driven consulting environment.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to accept direction and feedback.

Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with internal and external stakeholders.

Growth mindset—curious, coachable and committed to continuous…