Building Science Engineer-in-Training

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Reports to: Team Lead

Based at: Regional Office

Position Purpose: Working closely with the Project Manager, Team Lead or Engineering Manager by assisting on various projects, and contributing to the technical capability and production requirements of the service line. Provides exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Team lead/ Project Manager/ Engineering Manager in providing our clients with finished projects in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager; this includes collecting and coordinating useful information.
• Maintain a working relationship with other teammates.
• Participate in discussions with client, as required. May act as client contact.
• Write basic field inspections and technical reports.
• Under supervision, conduct inspections and provide technical services for the following:
  1. curtain wall/window wall systems
  2. windows
  3. insulation
  4. material interactions and compatibilities
  5. parkades
  6. waterproofing
  7. roofing
  8. stucco/EIFS
  9. transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope
• Under supervision, conduct routine field investigations and inspections and prepare design reviews and field review reports.
• Gain exposure to design reviews, field reports, investigations, reserve fund studies/BCAs, and specifications.
• Read technical building envelope drawings.
• Gain an understanding of quality assurance and quality control.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values.
• Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status with appropriate provincial association
• Working towards a P.Eng.
• Previous applicable Building Science/Envelope experience is an asset
• Must have valid class 5 drivers license

Skills and Capabilities:

• Understanding of;
  • construction inspections/assessments
  • curtain wall/window wall systems
  • windows
  • energy efficiency and sustainable designs
  • insulation
  • material interactions and compatibilities
  • parkades
  • waterproofing
  • roofing
  • stucco/EIFS
  • transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope

• Good interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
• Ability to represent the company to the WE teammates, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented.
• Application knowledge of WE systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Vantagepoint, AutoCAD, etc.). Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit would be an asset.
• Understand building codes, model national energy code, ASTM standards, CGSB standards, CSA standards.
• Proven capability in engineering problem solving methodology.
• Develop capability in technical writing of project reports and summaries.
• Ability to read technical building envelope drawings.
• Understanding of ethical application of technical work.
• Ability to identify and weigh risks and to communicate this evaluation to satisfy client and WE requirements.