Designer - Electrical

Role:
Designer - Electrical
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario
Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000
Who We Are 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 II at our (location) 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:

Competitive salary

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™ in Canada

Best Workplace ™ in Ontario

Best Workplaces for Inclusion™

Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™

Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness TM

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…