Electrical Project Designer

Design building electrical systems in Smith + Andersen’s Ottawa office using calculations, equipment selections, and coordinated layouts. This is an in-office opportunity.

As an Electrical Project Designer / Project Engineer, you will lead discipline design for small to moderately complex projects. The work includes technical delivery, constructability reviews, construction administration, client communication, and coordination with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors. You will also guide junior team members through delegation, mentoring, and technical review.

• Develop system concepts, calculations, equipment selections, and layouts
• Coordinate discipline deliverables with integrated project teams
• Review constructability, technical feasibility, and project documentation
• Support site reviews, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and meetings
• Manage defined project portions and communicate progress

• Advanced understanding of project life cycles, codes, and standards
• Knowledge of TQM principles and internal coordination processes
• Technical judgment and problem-solving skills for moderately complex work
• Clear written, verbal, client-facing, and presentation communication
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Bring electrical design leadership, technical judgment, and client communication skills to building projects at Smith + Andersen in Ottawa.