System Designer

As a Systems Designer, you will perform discovery and analysis of business and contractual requirements to define systems and sub‑systems architecture and technical design packages. This position works in conjunction with Systems Designers/Engineers and the Project Management team to determine technical requirements for project work and to ensure fit and suitability of our product offering within the client environment.

• Prepare high level system designs in a thorough and professional manner during the pre‑sales cycle, including conducting site surveys and device mark‑ups, network architecture design, server loading, writing technical narratives and proposals, and preparing bills of materials.
• Produce detailed design drawings and technical descriptions of physical security, other building technologies and the supporting networking, server and storage architectures in collaboration with owners and their representatives.
• Develop design documents that will guide the technical installation and configuration of systems, identify and flag scope gaps, risks, and assumptions.
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings and support refinement of design.
• Develop financial and logistics estimates, both independently and in collaboration with Bosch BT sales, marketing, and project management professionals.
• Support the development of technical responses for RFPs and proposals and assist in solution selection based on client requirements and constraints.
• Multi‑task and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary.
• Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability.
• Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization’s capabilities.
• Understand and maintain an awareness of the productivity and profitability of work carried out by the organization.
• Pursue and maintain education and professional development of technology systems related to the technical disciplines you will lead.

• A minimum of one year of design experience in the security, low voltage or building automation industries.
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or IT industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology.
• Experience with the following technologies is required:
• Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Visio, Proficient Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Wired and wireless networks, low voltage electronics, communications systems, structured cabling, physical security, and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of systems integrations, systems architecture, and interoperability.
• Familiarity with RFP requirements, codes, and compliance standards.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and system schematics to support design development.
• Good understanding of trade‑offs between cost, performance, and risk, and total cost of ownership.
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Post‑secondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Highly developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Motivated self‑starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts.

• Field experience in a construction environment is an asset.
• Registration with a professional regulatory body (e.g., EGBC) as a P.Eng or EIT is not required but considered an asset.

$90,000 - $120,000 (DOE)

This posting is for a current and existing vacancy.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers.
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