Project Designer​/Project Engineer

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Job : 614

# of Openings: 1

Role: Project Designer / Project Engineer

Location: Kelowna, BC

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi‑disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred 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, 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!

Join Smith + Andersen as a Mechanical Project Designer / Project Engineer in our Kelowna office and play a key role in designing building systems that shape how people experience the spaces where they live, work, and learn. The position offers ownership of discipline design and day‑to‑day technical delivery, close collaboration within integrated project teams, and exposure to projects from design through construction.

The role includes leading technical work, working directly with clients and project partners, supporting construction administration and site reviews, and guiding junior team members through review and mentorship, with strong opportunities to deepen technical expertise and grow project delivery leadership within a firm committed to engineering excellence.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

• 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™

• 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…