System Designer

As a Systems Designer, you will perform discovery and analysis of business and contractual requirements to define systems and sub-systems architecture and technical design packages. This position works in conjunction with Systems Designers/Engineers and the Project Management team to determine technical requirements for project work and to ensure fit and suitability of our product offering within the client environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare high level system designs in a thorough and professional manner during the pre-sales cycle. Design work may include conducting site surveys and device mark-ups, network architecture design, server loading, writing technical narratives and proposals, and preparing bills of materials
• Produce detailed design drawings and technical descriptions of physical security, other building technologies and the supporting networking, server and storage architectures in collaboration with owners and their representatives.
• Develop design documents that will guide the technical installation and configuration of systems, identify and flag scope gaps, risks, and assumptions
• Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings and support refinement of design
• Develop financial and logistics estimates, both independently and in collaboration with Bosch BT sales, marketing, and project management professionals
• Support the development of technical responses for RFPs and proposals and assist in solution selection based on client requirements and constraints
• Multi-task and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary
• Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability
• Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization’s capabilities.
• Understand and maintain an awareness of the productivity and profitability of work carried out by the organization
• Pursue and maintain education and professional development of technology systems related to the technical disciplines you will lead.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of design experience in the security, low voltage or building automation industries
• A strong understanding of the physical security and/or IT industries, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
• Experience with the following technologies is required:
  • Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Visio, Proficient Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Wired and wireless networks, low voltage electronics, communications systems, structured cabling, physical security, and life safety systems.
• Working knowledge of systems integrations, systems architecture, and interoperability
• Familiarity with RFP requirements, codes, and compliance standards
• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and system schematics to support design development
• Good understand trade-offs between cost, performance, and risk, and total cost of ownership.
• A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Post-secondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concepts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field experience in a construction environment is an asset
• Registration with a professional regulatory body (eg. EGBC) as a P.Eng or EIT is not required but considered as an asset.

Salary Range $90,000 - $120,000 (DOE)
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current and existing vacancy

Physical Demands:
In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers 

• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment 

• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet) 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 
In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.  Noise levels are considered low to moderate 

• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without Paladin colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction. 

• Driving to customer sites is required 

• Limited overnight travel may be required 

Company Info;

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it’s working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status . Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email or call Show phone number to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

We thank you for your application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.