System Designer

Paladin Technologies • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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 1-855-296-3199 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree