First seen by our source: 24 days ago
Project Designer/Project Engineer
@ Smith + Andersen
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Smith + Andersen is hiring a Project Designer II/Engineer II in Ottawa to design building systems for projects from design through construction. The role leads technical discipline work, works directly with clients and project partners, supports construction administration, and mentors junior staff. Salary is $85,000 to $125,000 with flexible hours and half-day Fridays year-round.
Responsibilities:
- Develop system design concepts, calculations and layouts for small to moderately complex projects
- Review deliverables and oversee technical work of junior staff
- Support construction administration, site reviews and submittals
- Act as client-facing representative and manage project scope
Requirements summary:
- Advanced understanding of project lifecycle, codes and standards
- Demonstrated technical judgment and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication, including presentations
- Working knowledge of project scope and budgets
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
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- 2026-10-13
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- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Transit support |
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Smith + Andersen
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people. The hard-earned confidence of private and public clients across the country. A clear command of each of our disciplines – mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, security, audiovisual, lighting, and building automation systems. A commitment to providing quality, innovative designs that work. Responsible, sustainable design solutions on every project. Employees who feel empowered to do great work. That’s what makes us different. That’s what makes us Smith + Andersen. Office Locations: Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, Halifax
- LinkedIn followers
- 41,187
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 645
- Reported office locations
- 1100 - 100 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6N5, CA
- 148 Fullarton Street, Suite 1400, London, Ontario N6A 5P3, CA
- 300 - 6400 Roberts Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5G 4C9, CA
- 1600 Carling Avenue, Suite 530, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1A3, CA
- 10130 103 St NW, 1450, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N9, CA
- 2903 Pandosy Street, Suite 202, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 1W1, CA
- 1205, 330 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L4, CA
- 161 Portage Ave E, Unit 700, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0Y4, CA
- 1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 1905, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R7, CA
- 286 Sanford Ave N, Suite 312, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 6A1, CA
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Mechanical Design
- Security
- Telecommunications
- Other recorded names
- Smith + Andersen
- Specialties
- Mechanical and Electrical Building Service Design
- Lighting Design
- Electronic Safety and Security Design
- Audiovisual Design
- Communications Design and Project Management
- Building Automation System Design and Retrofit
- Sustainable Design/LEED®
- and Tenant Fit-Ups
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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What does it take to be one of Canada’s most respected integrated engineering firms? The vision to be the consulting engineering firm of choice, recognized and respected for our professional delivery of creative engineering designs. A supportive and collaborative atmosphere of trust, integrity, and honesty in each of our nine offices across Canada. A reliable, responsive, and proactive team of more than 600 people…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Specialties | Mechanical and Electrical Building Service DesignLighting DesignElectronic Safety and Security DesignAudiovisual DesignCommunications Design and Project ManagementBuilding Automation System Design and RetrofitSustainable Design/LEED®and Tenant Fit-Ups |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 44 |
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Role: Project Designer/Project Engineer - Intelligent Integrated Systems
Location: Ottawa, ON
Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000
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 great work!
This Opportunity
Join Smith + Andersen as a Project Designer II/Engineer II in our Ottawa 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.
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:
- 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 Workplace ™ in Ontario
- Best Workplaces for Inclusion™
- Best Workplaces for Professional Services ™
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
What You’ll Do
- 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.
- Identify and address scope gaps and interface issues between disciplines early and proactively. 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 escalate risks as required.
- Support the growth and development of junior team members through task delegation, mentoring and technical guidance. Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment.
- Act as a client-facing representative, translating technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for non-technical audiences. Build trusted relationships by managing expectations, providing thoughtful recommendations and supporting informed decision-making. Collaborate with architects, designers, consultants, manufacturers and vendors to deliver coordinated solutions and contribute to the overall strength of client partnerships.
Who You Are:
- 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.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including client facing communication and presentations.
- Working knowledge of project scope and budgets, with the ability to identify and communicate potential scope creep.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to perform effectively in deadline driven environment.
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. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.
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.
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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