Building Science and Restoration Project Engineer or Technologist

Job title: Building Science and Restoration Project Engineer or Technologist

Job description: Description :

BUILDING SCIENCE & RESTORATION PROJECT ENGINEER OR TECHNOLOGIST

Specializing in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, 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. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.

Location: Edmonton

Start Date: Immediately

Candidate Profile

The Building Science and Restoration Project Engineer or Technologist will lead project teams, from conceptual and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion. The work can take the form of evaluation, assessment and restoration/retrofitting of existing building envelope systems, design review of envelope systems for new buildings and other activities. The successful candidate is a self-motivated, fast learner with demonstrable communication and leadership skills, and a desire to continually learn and grow and has a passion for Building Science and Restoration. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage projects and clients from conceptual design to completion.
• Establish and maintain successful client relationships and support ongoing business development initiatives.
• Consult on new construction for building envelope
• Formulate building envelope rehabilitation programs
• Prepare financial studies/life cycle costing for buildings.
• Site investigation and evaluation of existing buildings and structures.
• Preparation of bidding documents/specifications and drawings.
• Preparation of condition evaluation reports and written recommendations.
• Tendering projects to suitable contractors.
• Structural analysis of existing building components and design of new repair measures and upgrades
• Liaise with industry professionals in preparing construction documents for new construction
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Market and solicit work from new clients

Professional Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, with specialty in Building Science preferred OR
• Diploma or Certificate from a recognized Technological Institute having 2 or 3 year programs in Architectural, Engineering or Construction Technology. Preference may be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science or in technology programs that are Building Science Specific
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA OR
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Technician (C.Tech) or Professional Technologist (P.Tech) with the Association of Science and Engineering Technology of Alberta.

Experience:

• 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
• Supervision of 2 or 3 design engineers or technologists

• Minimum 5 years of Building Enclosure experience, including both technical design and contract administration.

Skills:

• Excellent client relationship skills –relate to your clients with ease and build lasting relationships with your personable style
• Self-motivated, fast learner with the desire to continually learn and grow
• Exceptional organizational, time-management and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail sufficient to produce error-free, high quality output
• Ability to conceptualize design with an understanding of constructability
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build working relationships with industry stakeholders
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Leadership skills
• Accountability – take ownership of your work and can be relied upon to deliver on commitments made.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Experience : 5 years: Building Enclosure

Licences & certifications Cert Engineering Tech
Professional Engineer

Company: Read Jones Christoffersen

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 04:34:19 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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