Designer - Intelligent Integrated Systems

Smith + Andersen; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Health benefits

RSP

Employee share ownership

Paid time off

Transit subsidy

Great Place to Work certification

Best Workplaces in Canada

Job summary

Smith + Andersen seeks an Electrical Designer for our Toronto office to contribute to intelligent integrated systems across building projects. You will engage in system design, technical analysis, and coordination with architects and consultants while growing technically within a culture of mentorship and engineering excellence.

You will gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, and coordination, supported by a team that values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continued learning in

Qualifications

• Understand codes and standards for project requirements.
• Ability to communicate requirements to project teams.
• Experience coordinating with architects, consultants and contractors.
• Proficient with BIM tools for system design and documentation.
• Knowledge of CAD/Revit and MS Office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations and equipment selections with applicable codes.
• Design layouts for building systems on small to medium projects.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Use BIM tools to support design, coordination and documentation.
• Support construction administration and site activities including shop drawings.
• Maintain quality standards and review project documentation.
• Mentor junior team members and assist with project delivery.

Skills

Codes & standards

Procurement methods

Independent work

Multi-project environment

Communication skills

Coordination with consultants

Problem solving

Prioritization

MS Office

CAD/Revit

BISCI/EIA/TIA/CSA standards

A/V/Telecom/Security design

CTS designation

Professional certifications

Tools

CAD/Revit

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Job Id:304

# of Openings:1

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!

Role: Designer – Intelligent Integrated Systems

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000

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 an Electrical Designer at our Toronto 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?

• 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 Workplaces for Inclusion
• Best Workplaces for Professional Services
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

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

• Understanding Codes and Standards relevant for the project and ability to communicate all requirements to the internal project team, external project team, owner, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
• Understanding (construction) project procurement methodologies and is able to recommend or apply such method for the project.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a complex environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients.
• Possess sound communication skills as demonstrated through client and staff relations.
• Demonstrate experience working with other consultants and contractors, and coordination of major projects.
• Have excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Display strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD/Revit would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable about the BISCI, EIA/TIA and CSA standards would be an asset.
• Possess two or more years in audiovisual, telecommunications or security design would be an asset.
• Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) designation and Manufacturer Training would be an asset.
• P. Eng, RCDD, PSP, CTS-D, MCSE, CCIE Certifications would be an asset.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client‑focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

Artificial Intelligence

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.