Building Science Design Engineer

Building Science Design Engineer

Join RJC Engineers, one of Canada’s leading engineering firms, as a Building Science Design Engineer. RJC Engineers specializes in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design and building energy modelling. We mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists and challenge our people to push technical boundaries while providing services for clients and projects nationwide.

We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques, and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Candidate Profile

The Building Science Engineer will work as an active team member within project teams from assessment, conceptual, and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion. The successful candidate is experienced in leading their own Building Science projects, is self‑motivated, and has a desire to continually learn and grow. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions is key.

Salary Range

68,000 - 85,000 (Dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Working independently or with a Project Engineer within the project team to take a project from the preliminary conceptual stage through the construction and project close‑out stages
• Liaising and coordinating directly with developer and architectural clients as building enclosure consultant for new and adaptive re‑use building projects
• Conducting thermal and hygrothermal analysis of building enclosure materials, components and assemblies
• Building envelope detailing, and building envelope detail review of architectural drawings and specifications
• Awareness of the designer’s influence on constructability and project costs
• Construction field review while projects are under construction
• Preliminary site investigations and detailed evaluations of existing buildings
• Preparation of evaluation reports, studies, and project budgets
• Development of drawings and specifications for rehabilitation and deep energy retrofit projects
• Design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives
• Prime consulting including coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
• Review and analysis of bids submitted by contractors
• Contract administration of rehabilitation and deep energy retrofit projects
• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities and preview of each respective design discipline and construction trade
• Involvement in contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Over time, attain the strength and confidence to become a project lead – spearheading designs, chairing meetings, acting as client liaison, working with contractors to analyze solutions to unforeseen conditions during the construction phase

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