Building Science Engineer
- 300-1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3G4, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- Working hours
- 20 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
A Building Science Engineer works in a team environment on several projects concurrently. Typical projects could include: The review of new and existing buildings, development of design documents for repair, construction review, and specialty testing. The role requires technical knowledge of buildings and effective communication with clients and contractors. The role has a mixture of time on site and in the office.
What we’re looking for
You’re motivated, creative, client-oriented and interested in working with a team of technical experts who deliver value through building science consulting services. You’re looking for your ideas to be valued, learn new skills and impact the communities you live and work in.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Assist in project management and coordination
- Perform building envelope assessments to develop reports or studies
- Development of design documents
- Assist with Construction Contract Administration in Building Envelope and Structural Rehabilitation projects
- Perform site visits to periodically observe construction for conformance with contract documents, and, issues site visit reports
- Attend meetings with clients, constructors and other design professionals, and, document discussions
- Assist with performance of field testing (e.g. water leakage, air leakage, thermography, etc.)
- Assist in preparing proposals and establishing financial budgets
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- General knowledge of Building Science principles or Building Envelope components
- Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong customer service commitment
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Professional attitude
- Commitment to succeed
- Persistence
- Strong work ethic
- Valid Driver's license and access to a vehicle
Education and Experience
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
- 3+ years of experience in related field
- A Registered Professional Engineer or pursuing registration.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Building Science Engineer will perform building envelope assessments, develop design documents, and assist with construction contract administration. They are also responsible for conducting site visits, performing field testing, and managing project coordination and budgets.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience. A professional engineering registration or the pursuit thereof is required, along with strong communication skills and a valid driver's license.
Skills
- Building science
- Building envelope assessments
- Project management
- Structural rehabilitation
- Field testing
- Thermography
- Design documentation
- Client communication
- Technical reporting
- Site inspection
- Budgeting
- Proposal preparation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Health care spending account
- Wellness spending account
- Employee stock purchase program
- Group tax-free savings account
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Short-term disability plan
- Long-term disability plan
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid time off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Building Science
- Building Envelope
- Structural Rehabilitation
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Thermography
- Water Leakage Testing
- Air Leakage Testing
- Site Inspection
- Contract Administration
- Design Documents
- Consulting
- Professional Engineer
- Budgeting
- Field Testing
- Integrated Design
- Infrastructure