Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. 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. Join Smith + Andersen as a Mechanical Project Designer / Project Engineer in our Kelowna office and play a key role in designing building systems that shape how people experience the spaces where they live, work, and learn. The position offers ownership of discipline design and day-to-day technical delivery, close collaboration within integrated project teams, and exposure to projects from design through construction.

The role includes leading technical work, working directly with clients and project partners, supporting construction administration and site reviews, and guiding junior team members through review and mentorship, with strong opportunities to deepen technical expertise and grow project delivery leadership within a firm committed to engineering excellence. 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) Wide variety of community and social events Best Workplaces for Inclusion Develop and implement system design concepts, calculations, equipment selections and layouts for small to moderately complex projects.



Lead discipline design production and drive coordination across disciplines to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions aligned with codes, standards and firm technical expectations.

Review constructability, technical feasibility and all deliverables to ensure they are complete, accurate and well-coordinated. Provide oversight of calculations and technical work completed by junior staff, and contribute to the preparation and refinement of specifications, schematics and technical documentation appropriate to project complexity. Support construction administration activities, including site reviews, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change documentation and participation in project meetings.

Partner with the CA team and project leadership to resolve construction-phase technical issues and ensure timely, effective responses. Communicate discipline-specific requirements clearly to internal teams, consultants, contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to support cohesive project delivery. Manage small to moderately complex projects, or defined portions of larger projects, under senior guidance.

Track time for oneself and team members, monitor scope to support budget control and identify potential scope creep or additional services. Lead meetings, document decisions, communicate progress and elevate risks as required. Support the growth and development of junior team members through task delegation,



mentoring and technical guidance.

Act as a client-facing representative, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for non-technical audiences. Advanced understanding of the project lifecycle, applicable codes and standards, TQM principles, and internal coordination processes. Demonstrated technical judgment and problem solving skills with the ability to manage moderately complex work.

Working knowledge of project scope and budgets, with the ability to identify and communicate potential scope creep. Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching current 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.

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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. Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

📌 Senior Mechanical Project Engineer (Kelowna)
🏢 Smith + Andersen
📍 Kelowna