Associate – Electrical

Role:
Associate – Electrical

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

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 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!

The Ottawa office of Smith + Andersen is seeking an Associate for our Electrical team. You are a natural leader who thinks outside the box. You’re glad to collaborate with your team as you take on challenges and create innovative design solutions. You are eager to establish solid relationships with clients and use your building services design expertise to help make their next project a success.

You thrive when working on a variety of projects and are looking for an opportunity to meet and exceed your career goals.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

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™
• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in Ontario
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
• Best Workplaces for Inclusion
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• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Professional Services

• Prepare, or assist Principal-in-charge with, the development of all system engineering concepts (e.g. design brief) and concept report. Review and manage the design in terms of construction budgets.
• Authenticate and validate professional work products as per company standards.
• Perform, or arrange for, reviews of existing installation and interpret/manage the impact on the project.
• Prepare all calculations and select all equipment. May assign tasks to project manager, designer and BIM Technician where appropriate.
• 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. Review 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.
• Develop and/or improve processes and procedures for Project Management to improve efficiency.
• Lead the Field Representative teams and delegates site activities to Project Managers when needed.
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are completed both accurately and with the assigned hours/fee.
• Respond to both technical and financial queries related to the project.
• Oversee non-technical aspects of all disciplines for the project.
• Support the process of accounts receivable.
• Prepare and continually monitor a schedule of tasks required to complete the project including hours to perform tasks and critical data required for performance.
• Organize and…