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About the Role

The London, Ontario office of Smith + Andersen is seeking experienced Fire Protection Designers with a passion for fire protection services design. This role offers an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership, step up, learn more, and advance your career.

Responsibilities

Design fire protection systems in accordance with municipal or provincial building code and NFPA standards.
Check layouts and services for continuity and develop fire protection systems layouts in coordination with structural, architectural, and electrical components.
Create project-specific details and building sections to clarify scope and assist with interference coordination.
Prepare fire protection calculations and select equipment, including detailed hydraulic calculations.
Prepare calculations to size equipment and prepare project-specific equipment schedules.
Coordinate with project consultants to review equipment and ensure a complete and correct design.
Respond to internal and external communication regarding project or design status.
Report design status to the principal and/or project manager.
Liaise with project consultants and coordinate design requirements with all disciplines.
Supervise drawings between other disciplines and check fire protection services layouts for interferences.
Design fire protection systems directly in Revit/CAD, adhering to company BIM/CAD standards.
Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall model health.
Liaise with suppliers and/or manufacturers for design support and equipment selection.
Assist with the distribution of work within the internal design team.
Attend project/technical meetings as required.
Assist in construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and conducting site visits.
Prepare change notices and site instructions.
Perform other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers to assist in project completion.

Requirements

Minimum two years of direct industry experience focused in fire protection services.
Proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo software.
Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and NFPA Standards.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.
Working knowledge with various fire protection systems including wet, dry, pre-action, and gas suppression.
Familiarity with structural, architectural, and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.
Familiarity with municipal and provincial codes and authorities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by project deadlines.
Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
LEED certification / Experience implementing sustainable design (LEED projects) is an asset.
Member of the Southwest Ontario Chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Skills

Fire protection systems design
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk AutoCAD
Navisworks Manage
Dynamo
Hydraulic calculations
BIM/CAD standards
Clash detection
Model auditing
Supplier/manufacturer liaison
Construction administration
Shop drawing review
Site visits
Change notice preparation
Site instruction preparation
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel

Location

London, ON

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum two years of direct industry experience

Education Level

Diploma/Degree from a fire protection or building services/engineering program
C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will be considered

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 - $90,000

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexible hours
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

About the Company

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with ten offices in five provinces and approximately 700 employees.
Employees contribute to sustainable building design projects, impacting communities through landmark projects like hospitals, transit stations, parks, government buildings, and post-secondary institutions.
Values include sustainability, mentorship, and quality work, spanning nearly six decades.
Certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for collaborative culture and employee empowerment.
Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has grown from a reputable engineering consulting firm to excel in mechanical, electrical, communications, security, and audiovisual fields.
Provides enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.
Applies efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on exciting projects across Canada.
For more information, visit www.smithandandersen.com.

Equal Opportunity

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
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 is an equal opportunity employer.