Designer - Audiovisual

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Smith + Andersen Full time
Role: Designer - Audiovisual
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Hybrid – WFH + In Office

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees. 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, 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. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work This Opportunity

The Toronto office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Designer, Audiovisual (AV).  The Audiovisual Designer designs, engineers and produces AV system drawing packages. The AV Designer produces all deliverables necessary for AV project completion including tender documentation, design briefs, cost documentation, site reports and computer models. The AV Designer uses best practices and seeks out emerging technologies to continually update and improve the design process.
Why choose Smith + Andersen?
In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer: 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 (PTO) Transit Subsidy Program Great Place to Work-CertifiedTM What You'll Do Design and engineer high-quality AV systems that meet budgets and project timelines. Produce all project deliverables including tender documentation, design briefs, opinion of cost documentation, site job reports and computer models. Produce AV system drawing packages suitable for bid purposes. Packages may include drawing schedules, device location drawings, sightline studies, conduit risers, etc. Coordinate with architects, interior designers and other consultants to ensure all audiovisual equipment is aligned from an installation and maintenance perspective. Calculate power and heat loads. Attend all project-related meetings including design coordination, bidder review and site construction meetings. Conduct AV system deficiency review visits at the completion of AV installation to verify design and enforce company standards. Produce reports and deficiency checklists. Seek out AV best practices, emerging technologies and process efficiencies in order to refine company standards. Who You Are Two or more years of experience in the field of audiovisual design, engineering, project management or field engineering. Familiarity with electrical, mechanical and telecommunications systems as well as building and electrical codes. Ability to work in a team as well as individually. Ability to work in complex environment often driven by project deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate a strong desire for advancement and professional development. Experience working at a design consulting firm or an audiovisual integrator considered an asset. Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) designation and Manufacturer Training are assets. AutoCAD MEP or REVIT MEP experience considered an asset. Accommodations

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 and 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 + Andersen

Founded 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 organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the 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 most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, we have established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country. 



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