Electrical Designer

Join to apply for the Electrical Designer role at Smith + AndersenSmith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi‑disciplinary engineering firm with ten office locations in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most innovative and 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, parks, 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. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for our collaborative culture and empowering employees to do great work.This OpportunityThe Calgary office of Smith + Andersen is seeking an Electrical Designer. You’re a trained engineer with a passion for electrical building services design. You never shy away from a load calculation, and have the skills to produce drawings in Autodesk Revit. You enjoy taking on new challenges, but you’re most excited when you can buckle down and efficiently get work done. You’re not afraid to speak up and ask tough questions, and you pride yourself on your friendly yet direct communication skills. That’s why, whether you’re solving problems on your own or as part of a team, you excel. You don’t like being micro‑managed, and you’re looking for an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership – to step up, learn more, and go further in your career.Why Choose Smith + Andersen?In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:Flexible hours and half‑day Fridays (all year round)Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)Transit Subsidy ProgramGreat Place to Work‑Certified™Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Professional ServicesWhat You’ll DoPrepare drawings, specifications, and reports necessary to deliver a project.Design building systems in accordance with office standards, municipal or provincial building codes, and other applicable standards.Check layouts and services for continuity; develop electrical system layouts in coordination with structural, architectural, and mechanical components.Develop lighting layouts and coordinate with other disciplines.Develop power distribution layouts and sizing, as well as layouts of electrical/switch/transformer rooms.Perform electrical load calculations for base building projects.Respond to internal and external communication regarding project or design status; report to the principal and/or project manager.Liaise with all project consultants; coordinate design requirements with all disciplines and supervise drawings between disciplines; check layouts of electrical services for interferences with other components.Design electrical building systems directly in Revit/CAD; adhere to company BIM/CAD standards.Assist with clash/coordination reports, model audits, and overall model health.Liaise with suppliers and/or manufacturers for design support, equipment and component selection.Assist in construction administration by reviewing equipment shop drawings and conducting site visits, reviews, and preparing change notices and site instructions.Perform any other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers to assist in the completion of projects.Who You Are1‑3 years of direct industry experience in electrical building services preferred.Diploma or Degree from an electrical building services/engineering program.Registered as a C.E.T. or equivalent experience and abilities will be considered.Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment driven by project deadlines.Knowledge and experience with Autodesk Revit 2017 or newer; exposure to electrical layouts and systems.Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo software.Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word and Excel.Familiarity with systems such as electrical distribution, fire alarm, lighting, security, communication and/or audio‑visual systems are preferred.Familiarity with lighting calculations and ability to perform such calculations.Familiar with structural, architectural, and mechanical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.Able to work independently and contribute to the team.AccommodationsAppropriate 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.DiversitySmith + 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.About Smith + AndersenFounded in 1965, Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Smith + Andersen has grown organically from an established reputation as electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems and intelligent integrated systems design.For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.Recruitment AgenciesSmith + 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 with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement place. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr