Building Sciences Engineer

Socket.dev; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring a Building Sciences Engineer to help shape safer, more resilient buildings across BC. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work in both office and field settings.

The role suits someone curious about varied environments and eager to grow into specification writing and project management. Join a global firm with strong local impact in Canada.

Qualifications

• Eligibility or registration with EGBC as an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
• Prior experience in consulting engineering, building assessments, or restoration work.
• Foundational knowledge of building materials, construction processes, building envelope systems, and mechanical/electrical components.
• Ability to interpret drawings, collect field data, and synthesize findings into clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to building investigation reports, design documentation, and technical appendices alongside seasoned building science professionals.
• Participate in building envelope reviews, restoration assessments, site investigations, and condition verifications.
• Perform non-invasive investigations that may involve ladders, heights, confined spaces, and detailed field measurements.
• Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
• Support our involvement with a wide variety of buildings across residential, commercial and education sectors.
• Develop towards specification writing and CRCA and project management roles.
• Conduct property condition assessments and prepare depreciation reports used by strata corporations, asset managers, and building owners.
• Develop capital plans that support long-term decision-making and responsible investment for diverse client groups.
• Enhance the team’s knowledge systems by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

EGBC eligibility

Consulting experience

Drawing interpretation

Field data collection

Education

Engineering Technology or Building Science

Civil or Mechanical Engineering background

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

As a Building Sciences Engineer, you will contribute to shaping safer, more resilient, and longer‑lasting buildings across BC's Lower Mainland. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work—both in the office and in the field. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, curiosity, and the opportunity to explore different environments.

Your Impact

• Contribute to building investigation reports, design documentation, and technical appendices alongside seasoned building science professionals.
• Participate in building envelope reviews, restoration assessments, site investigations, and condition verifications.
• Perform non‑invasive investigations that may involve ladders, heights, confined spaces, and detailed field measurements.
• Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
• Support our involvement with a wide variety of buildings across residential, commercial and education sectors.
• Develop towards specification writing and CRCA and project management roles.
• Conduct property condition assessments and prepare clear, detailed depreciation reports used by strata corporations, asset managers, and building owners.
• Develop capital plans that support long‑term decision‑making and responsible investment for diverse client groups.
• Enhance the team’s knowledge systems by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Post‑secondary education in Engineering Technology, Building Science, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eligibility or registration with EGBC as an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
• Prior experience in consulting engineering, building assessments, or restoration work.
• Foundational knowledge of building materials, construction processes, building envelope systems, and mechanical/electrical components.
• Ability to interpret drawings, collect field data, and synthesize findings into clear and concise reports.
• Comfortable working in varied field environments and performing hands‑on investigative tasks.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 to 102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 to 97,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 to 92,900

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark With WSP

Ready to grow your career while shaping the built environment across Canada? Join us and become part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible — one project, one community, one idea at a time.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.