Job Description

Job Summary The Solutions Designer \xe2\x80\x93 Security & Life-Safety serves as a technical sales consultant to the Account Executive team and collaborates with Senior Management on overall company offering from the perspective of their technical specialty. The Solutions Designer supports the sales cycle process by participating in customer meetings, site surveys, assisting with client needs analysis, generating functional system designs/descriptions/diagrams and creating equipment and labour proposals. There is considerable client contact as well as interdepartmental contact required which makes communication skills imperative for this position. The Solution Designer is expected to obtain and maintain relevant industry and manufacturer certifications while continuing as the technical authority on all designed projects during implementation stages. Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Account Executive team with pre-sales customer meetings, needs analysis & site surveys as needed
• Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Translate customer requirements into functional system designs
• Develop solution riser diagrams, wiring and functional drawings, calculations and documentation to support system designs (Bluebeam, VISIO, CAD, etc.)
• Review pre-construction design and documentation
• Identify all cabling and miscellaneous material needs
• Provide material and labor estimates for projects
• Provide engineering support to project installation team when needed
• Obtain project sign-off from customers as needed
• Customer liaison for technical inquires
• Meeting with manufacturers\xe2\x80\x99 representatives, helping to define our product offerings
• Travel to various job sites is required
• Build and maintain relationships with solution manufacturers
• Mentoring less experienced staff members in areas of expertise
• Maintain accurate records and ensure standard estimating practices take place through company systems (D-Tools)

Knowledge & Experience

• 3-5 Years in estimating/technical sales in similar industry
• Experience (and certification) with designing or installing Security & Life-Safety solutions from manufacturers such as (but not limited to); Honeywell, Kantech, ExacqVision, HanwhaTechwin, Milestone, Keyscan, Salto, DSC, CareHawk, Ascom
• Experience with understanding and interpreting construction drawings and blueprints
• Experience with Bluebeam, D-Tools, Vision, and/or like software suites and Microsoft Office 365
• Post-secondary education in related field such as Engineering Technologist, Electronics Technologist, Construction Management, etc. considered an asset
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license with vehicle
• Travel to worksites in personal vehicle required
• Willingness to work overtime as required
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check and maintain and government security clearance

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation depending on previous experience, salary based role
• 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance)
• Group RRSP plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Job Type: Full-time Salary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location