BAS System Designer

GDI.com; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits

In-house training and development

Employee performance-based bonus program

Hybrid working models

Employee Discounts and Incentives

Job summary

GDI Ainsworth seeks a highly energetic and organized System Designer to join their team in Mississauga. This role emphasizes BAS system design and involves project turnover meetings, developing panel layouts, and ensuring compliance with customer standards.

Ideal candidates will have a university degree in engineering, with over 5 years of mechanical building services experience. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $120,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits, including health and dental coverage, and hybrid work models.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of project engineering experience in mechanical building services.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Knowledgeable regarding building, electrical and mechanical codes.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops panel and network layouts based on customer standards.
• Submits material order forms for project-required materials.
• Maintains knowledge of Delta/Schneider/Distech hardware and software.

Skills

Leadership skills

HVAC Control Systems knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Technical and financial abilities

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today!

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly energetic and organized individual to work in our System Application-Design Department as a System Designer with emphasis on BAS system design.

Key Responsibilities

• Involved with project turnover meetings with the Project Manager and sales, to gather all information needed to conduct Engineering.
• Designs and develops panel layouts, network layouts, wiring diagrams per customer and/or company standards.
• Selects materials including DDC modules, field sensing and control devices, dampers and valves to meet the Project requirements, specifications, codes and customer standards.
• Submits material order forms for all Project required materials along with detailed, “When needed” dates to ensure all project deadlines are met.
• Develops the Project “commissioning checklist” for Project startup, checkout and commissioning.
• The major key success factor for this role is the completion of each assignment with a goal of high PM/Customer satisfaction, scope & specification compliance and achieving the budgetary guidelines
• Utilizes Ainsworth or customer standard programs for designing assigned Projects. The goal is to utilize standard Ainsworth / HTML5 graphics / programs whenever possible (built library) and modify, enhance as needed.
• Functional tests all programming to ensure compliance with specified sequences of operation and that system performance aligns with industry standards and project specs.
• Maintains personal accessibility. Communicate to all field technicians, office sales and all Ainsworth employees as well as clients/vendors at the highest levels possible.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure timely issuance of as-built documents and any project-specific close out documents required by specification or contract.
• Maintains knowledge of all Delta/Schneider/Distech hardware, software, tools and applications.
• Analyzes and advises owners and contractors regarding appropriate control application strategy and available options.
• Locates and uses resources on issues that are beyond personal technical expertise.
• Actively participates in team and Engineering meetings, is open to the free exchange of ideas and concepts and contributes input and feedback to the management team members in a constructive manner.
• Works within a cross functional environment to drive improvements in company processes and methods to improve its ability to meet the mission statement.
• Establishes and maintains a positive team relationship with co-workers and provides benefit of experience and positive feedback to co-workers while accepting that of others.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering or related field
• More than 5 years of experience project engineering experience in the field of mechanical building services
• Ability to provide strong leadership skills to support direct and indirect reports and broader business directives.
• Possess strong understanding of HVAC Control Systems to accurately appraise existing BAS systems components, evaluate general site conditions, and recommend the most applicable system or technical solution
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the entire Building Technology offering.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, technical, and financials abilities
• Working experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint software programs and energy related tools
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to work independently and within a team environment
• The ability to work in a complex fast paced environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
• Experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of integrated projects
• Knowledgeable regarding governing building, electrical and mechanical codes, ASHRAE, and NFPA standards
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.

The salary range is $70,000 to $120,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why work at Ainsworth?

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation
• In-house training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning and other professional development opportunities, Employee performance-based bonus program, where applicable
• Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives
• Hybrid working models, where applicable
• An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GDI Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

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