Building Sciences Engineer: Field Investigations & Restoration

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada seeks a Building Sciences Engineer to shape safer, more resilient buildings across BC’s Lower Mainland. You will gain hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work—both in the office and in the field.

This role offers diverse field and office experiences, with opportunities to contribute to investigation reports, site assessments, and capital planning. You will develop toward specification writing and project management roles.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 including ladders, heights, confined spaces, and detailed field measurements.
• Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
• Support 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.

Skills

Building science

Field investigations

Report writing

Data collection

Interpret drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or related discipline

EGBC eligibility or EIT

Job description

WSP in Canada seeks a Building Sciences Engineer to shape safer, more resilient buildings across BC’s Lower Mainland. You will gain hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work—both in the office and in the field.

This role offers diverse field and office experiences, with opportunities to contribute to investigation reports, site assessments, and capital planning. You will develop toward specification writing and project management roles.