Building Science Intern - Spring 2026

Overview

Assist senior engineers with building science investigations, reports, and site reviews

Key Responsibilities

• field investigation
• technical support
• working drawings
• site review
• condition survey
• project delivery

Tasks

-Perform field investigations, which include monitoring progress according to specifications, and conformity to building codes and standards -Provide technical support to various team members by assisting in the investigation, report, design development and site review phases of a variety of building science projects. -Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference -Uses initiative and judgment to assist in resolving problems, interpreting engineering specifications, investigating design and field engineering difficulties -Participate in field reviews throughout the construction process, and prepare site review reports and construction review reports -Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems -Provide general technical and administrative support to the Building Science team -Deliver multiple small projects, from beginning to end, with supervision

Requirements

• project management
• engineering student
• driver’s license
• building codes
• communication skills
• word excel

What You Bring

-Project management skills with the ability to work with a design team and work on multiple projects at the same time -3rd or 4th year student preferred, currently enrolled in an applied science or engineering post-secondary program -Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Ontario Driver’s License for travel to client sites -Technical knowledge of building codes and standards preferred -May be required to work at heights or in confined spaces. -Excellent communication and organizational skills; including technical writing -Willingness to work on site and deal with other professionals -Computer literate and proficient in the use of relevant computer applications, including developed skills in Word and Excel.

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About Salas O'Brien

-Firm has grown through strategic mergers and innovation in engineering and technical consulting. -Excels in designing built environments through MEP, structural, civil—and in energy via renewables, decarbonization, and resiliency. -Stacks process design and integration expertise to serve pharmaceutical, food & beverage, utilities, and industrial clients. -Offers advanced solutions including litigation support, digital twins, envelope testing, and automation controls. -Work spans commercial, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, campuses, critical environments, and large infrastructure projects. -Impacted nearly a billion square feet of building space annually and prides itself on seamless delivery—one design, one team.

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