Building Science Engineer

Job Description

Building Science Engineer

Edmonton or Calgary, AB

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Building Science Engineer!

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Building envelope design review of architectural drawings and specifications
• Review of submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests and requests for information
• Mock-up review, plant visits and witness testing
• Attendance of meetings with the Architects, Clients, Contractors and Trades
• Assessment of building envelope assemblies in existing buildings
• Report writing and review of reports from junior staff members
• Providing mentoring and guidance to junior staff
• Design and preparation of construction documents of building envelope assemblies in restoration
• Preparing proposals
• Preparing specifications and drawings for rehabilitation and design projects
• Conducting construction contract administration and construction review services
• Performing building condition assessments, performance audit, asset and property review/assessment, reserve fund studies, design, and coordinating various building repair(s)
• Liaising with clients, building strong client relationships, and generating new business
  
  

What Your Experience Looks Like

• 10+ years of technical experience in building science with proven ability to manage projects and help facilitate business development
• Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee in Engineering registered with APEGA is required
• REWC, RWC, RRC, RBEC, or other related designation is considered an asset
• Knowledge of NECB, NBC, NBC-AE, various ASTM testing standards related to building envelope testing (e.g. ASTM E1105, ASTM E1186)
• Experience in new construction, envelope assessments and restoration projects
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients and co-workers
• An excellent team builder with the ability to motivate people
  
  

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [email protected] .