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 excellent 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.

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