Building Envelope Design Engineer / Design Technologist

Key Responsibilities

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
• New Builds
• Working with the Client (Architect / Developer) on new builds from schematic design phase through to construction and project close-out stages
• Preparation of Schematic Design and Design Development reports
• Review of drawings and specifications specific to building envelope design
• Completing Thermal Bridging calculations and assisting with thermal bridge free design & analysis
• Liaising with the Building Energy Modelling team for enclosure implications
• Awareness of the design and material influence on constructability and project costs
• Completing construction field review while the project is in the construction phase
• Conducting and coordinating commissioning activities including but not limited to mid-construction air leakage diagnostic testing, whole building airtightness testing and window water penetration testing
• Over time, attain the strength and confidence to become a project lead – spearheading enclosure designs with the Project Design team
• Existing Building / Rehabilitation
• Working with a Project Engineer within the project team to take a project from the Design Development stage through to construction and project close-out stages
• Preliminary site investigations and detailed evaluations of existing buildings
• Preparation of evaluation reports, studies, and project budgets
• Development of drawings and specifications for rehabilitation projects
• Design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives
• Awareness of the designer’s influence on constructability and project costs
• Review and analyze of bids submitted by restoration contractors
• Contract administration and construction field review while the project is in the construction phase
• Prime consulting including coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
• Develop an understanding of the responsibilities and prevue of each respective design discipline and construction trade
• Involvement in 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

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• EDUCATION
• Degree in Civil Engineering – Preference will be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science.
• Registered as an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, or eligible for registration. Preference may be given to those registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or with eligibility and intent to register.
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in building science or engineering.
• Experience in a consulting firm environment considered an asset.
• Experience in the construction industry considered an asset.
• SKILLS
• Strong, effective and clear communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Committed to client service and technical excellence.
• Good interpersonal skills (active listening, empathetic, positive attitude, and solution-focused).
• Effective and proven leadership skills.
• Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally.
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction.
• Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time.
• Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available.
• Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions.
• Aptitude for working with existing facilities and comfortable working at heights.
• Familiarity with building construction and construction practices

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