System Designer - Building Automation

Convergint is currently recruiting for a System Designer III (Building Automation Systems) to join our amazing culture at Convergint. As the Systems Designer, you have overall responsibility of reviewing project mechanical drawings, specifications, vendor shop drawings, creating a design for Building Automation System as well as creating graphics packages for different projects, as and when required.

This includes a variety of projects that are primarily larger and more complex. Individual’s work shall be in accordance with the established quality standards. Ensures projects are designed efficiently and with productivity as well as meeting the required timeline.

This role will spend time in office performing design engineering, drafting, creating graphics, and/or QAQC.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Systems Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Create different HVAC mechanical graphical backgrounds along with point identification. Mapping/binding of those points with the database on the Graphical User Interface.
• Carries out in-depth analysis of plans, functional specifications and contracts in order to determine and advise on overall project requirements; estimating & design.
• Develop and maintain in-house engineering standards, libraries and procedures.
• Provides input, reviews and may prepare shop drawings and wiring diagrams, based on project plans and specifications, showing location of devices, equipment, and wiring etc.
• QAQC: Prepares and/or reviews formal submittal booklets, containing schematics, and technical literature as necessary to support each contract.
• Liaise with Project Managers, clients, contractors, partners and vendors to manage the Engineering design of the project in a successful manner.
• Advises Project Managers regarding appropriate products needed for installation, identifying any items which have longer lead times. Helps them with the change order estimation, BOM and design.
• Provides on site assistance with the graphics creation, mapping/binding and training.
• Proactively communicates engineering schedules, change order proposals (as applicable) and related engineering activities on a regular basis with the Project Manager and seeks to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
• Assists the Project Manager in utilizing financial systems to review actual vs. estimated job cost and to provide timely and accurate project cost reports; identify reasons for low productivity on engineering and determine concurrent impact on the project.
• Acts as a technical resource and support to sales executives including attending pre booking meetings and turnover meetings.
• Prepares graphics databases as well as ready to learn programming for computer based systems.
• Using technical knowledge, skills and experience, acts as mentor and provides training for less experienced staff. Provides performance feedback to management regarding Designers, Engineering Specialist I and II. Transfers knowledge and expertise to other Specialists.
• Acts as “our customer’s best service provider” at all times thereby ensuring Convergint is the customer’s first choice for service.
• Adhere to and promote the Company’s health and safety procedures as well as ensuring Provincial and local regulations are followed.
• Presents a professional image of Convergint at all times in appearance and behavior and seeks opportunities to promote the services offered by the company.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to building automation systems.
• Previous exposure and experience in any Graphical User Interface is required.
• Previous exposure to AutoCAD software is required.
• Should have appetite for learning programming skills as well as troubleshoot problems and look for solutions.
• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly proficient computer skills including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel), AutoCAD and/or viewing software
• Solid networking & IT skills (Building Automation primarily)
  
  

Company Benefits And Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Immediate comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, etc.)
• Employer contribution to RRSP;
• Work environment committed to safety
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of BAS design or BAS technical experience required
• Minimum of five years of AutoCAD experience
• Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering,
• Relevant designation (e.g. EIT, P.Eng., etc.) is an asset
  
  

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the recruitment process.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

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