Electrical Building Systems Designer

Design electrical building systems in Ottawa using Revit, AutoCAD, and technical analysis within a collaborative engineering environment. Develop coordinated layouts for meaningful Canadian projects.

Smith + Andersen seeks a Designer with at least three years of electrical building services experience. You will support system design, technical analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination across building projects. The work includes lighting, power distribution, electrical rooms, load calculations, and construction administration. Revit experience is required, alongside knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo. A diploma or degree in an electrical building services or engineering program is expected, while C.E.T. candidates with equivalent experience may be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design electrical systems according to codes, standards, and office requirements
• Develop lighting, power distribution, and electrical room layouts
• Perform electrical load calculations for base building projects
• Coordinate layouts with structural, architectural, and mechanical disciplines
• Review shop drawings, site conditions, and construction changes

Requirements:

• Three years of direct electrical building services experience
• Diploma or degree in electrical building services or engineering
• Autodesk Revit 2017 or newer experience with electrical systems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills

Apply electrical design, Revit coordination, and multidisciplinary communication skills as a Designer with Smith + Andersen in Ottawa.