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

Step into an Associate role at Smith + Andersen in our Ottawa office and grow your impact across projects, client relationships, and team leadership. You’ll take meaningful ownership of project outcomes, leading teams through delivery while balancing scope, schedule, and financial performance. Working closely with clients, you’ll apply sound professional judgement to navigate challenges, make independent decisions, and build trust at every stage.

At Smith + Andersen, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working on impactful,



technically engaging projects across Canada. You’ll grow alongside experienced leaders who are invested in shaping your long‑term growth and success. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Why choose Smith + Andersen? In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

- Flexible schedule 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 Workplace ™ in Ontario
- Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
- Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™ What You’ll Do Project Control (Design & Implementation) - Accountable for all phases of the project management lifecycle, including kickoff, delivery milestones, stakeholder communications, scheduling, quality, risk, staff supervision, document management and closeout.
- Oversee contract administration activities, including reviews, site activities, submittals, RFIs and change management.
- Coordinate project schedules, milestones, approvals and interdisciplinary dependencies across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks; escal…

📌 Associate - Electrical (Ottawa)
🏢 Smith Andersen
📍 Ottawa