Electrical Building Designer - Flexible Hours & Growth

Smith-Andersen-; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Transit subsidy

Community events

Job summary

Smith + Andersen is seeking a Designer to join our Ottawa office. You will contribute to system design, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination, gaining hands-on experience, supported by a mentorship-driven team focused on engineering excellence. The role emphasizes growth and learning within a collaborative culture.

You’ll work on building system layouts, BIM coordination, and QA processes while advancing your independent design capabilities in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with discipline-specific design and calculation tools (e.g., photometrics, load calculations, duct sizing).
• Demonstrated ability to perform engineering design tasks with accurate calculations.

Responsibilities

• Perform discipline-specific engineering calculations and equipment selections using codes and standards.
• Design and develop layouts for building systems on small to medium projects with constructability and value engineering in mind.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers for design support across project phases.
• Use BIM tools to support system design, coordination, and documentation.
• Support construction administration including shop drawing review and site instructions.
• Maintain quality standards with TQM checklists and proper tagging of equipment.
• Review and mentor junior staff to support overall project delivery.

Skills

discipline-specific design tools

Tools

CAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Smith + Andersen is seeking a Designer to join our Ottawa office. You will contribute to system design, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination, gaining hands-on experience, supported by a mentorship-driven team focused on engineering excellence. The role emphasizes growth and learning within a collaborative culture.

You’ll work on building system layouts, BIM coordination, and QA processes while advancing your independent design capabilities in a professional services environment.