System Designer - Building Automation / Fire

at  Convergint Technologies Ltd

Convergint is currently recruiting for a System Designer III (BAS/Fire) to join our amazing culture at Convergint. As the Systems Designer, you will have the overall responsibility of reviewing project mechanical drawings, specifications, vendor shop drawings, creating a design for Building Automation & Fire Systems 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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering,
• Relevant designation (e.g. EIT, P.Eng., etc.) is an asset.
• Minimum of seven years of previous experience required.
• Experience in building automation is required; Fire alarm preferred.
• Minimum of five years of AutoCAD 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. 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.