Senior Building Science Engineer

Description

• Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
• Lead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Focused on driving results on time and on budget.
• Defines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the project
• The successful candidate will be in a leadership position responsible for driving this service line forward from a business perspective within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit in Alberta.
• Project Management and technical lead on assigned projects. Conduct building science research and writing of technical papers and mentoring staff along the way.
• Prepare and review site visit reports and use this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
• Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
• Investigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways
• Be a visible leader in the industry by providing technical presentations and thought leadership within the larger building science community, internally at Stantec and externally.
• Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mockups and design document
• Lead business development opportunities and help drive new business for the company with both internal and external clients
• Undertake field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepare reports outlining the results of these tests
• Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance and differential movement
• This role is one of technical and business leadership involved with many aspects of what our team does daily. This includes involvement in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, / building envelope commissioning / construction services for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.
• Manages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team
• Interface with architects, general contractors and subtrades
• Field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
• Mentor and train entry level staff in both technical and nontechnical skills.
• Review and write proposals for new work.
• Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures

Requirements

• Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
• Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000.
• Requires the ability to work on active construction sites.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license & a clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Position requires weekly travel regionally.
• Strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers and other related systems
• Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta P.Eng
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance