Engineering Project Handler - Building Envelope

UL Solutions External Career Site; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions invites applications for a Building Science Engineering Project Handler role in Toronto, Canada. The position focuses on setting up and conducting building envelope tests in accredited laboratories, simulating environmental conditions and analyzing results to support product validation.

The role requires applying mechanical and structural engineering knowledge to create test plans, methods and reports for clients under supervision, with opportunities to oversee parts of engineering

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Performs test set-up and test construction in lab environments.
• Conducts tests and executes test plans under supervision.
• Evaluates test results according to procedures.
• Assists in developing test methods and equipment.
• Reviews data sheets and prepares client reports.
• Manages execution and timely completion of engineering projects.
• Establishes test programs and analyzes adequacy and sequence.
• Examines samples for compliance with standards.
• Handles opening, maintenance, completion and closing of new work projects.

Job description

UL combines unparalleled building science expertise with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver the broadest range of building performance testing, certification and advisory solutions. In our fully accredited testing laboratories, we simulate wind-driven rains, hurricane and tornado winds, as well as hot and cold extreme temperatures to assess and verify building envelope products and systems before, during and after construction.
Our experts maintain long-standing relationships with stakeholders in the building materials and construction community. Architects, manufacturers, contractors, consultants, building owners and regulatory authorities rely on us to assess and validate the performance of building products and systems to meet regulatory demands and protect brand value.

To collaborate with our building envelope expertise team in evaluating products and systems performance in the lab conditions. As a Building Science Engineering Project Handleryour primary duties, will be toperforms a variety of test set-up, test construction, and conduct tests within areas of responsibility where knowledge of the underlying mechanical and structural engineering fundamentals is required. These may include tests and set-ups without published requirements, or those involving unique features that require the use of independent judgement. Execute test plan and evaluate test results based on test procedure or as directed by the supervisor or senior engineering team. Assists in the development of test methods, and test equipment. Provides feedback regarding tests, data sheets and reports. Under general supervision, manages execution and timely completion of engineering projects by analyzing project scope and determining project specifications. Establishing test programs for product investigations, analyzing test programs for adequacy and sequence. Examining samples for compliance with standard requirements and preparing reports for clients. Responsible for opening, maintenance, completion, and closing of assigned new work engineering projects. May exercise responsibility for initial review, status review, and final technical review of all new work engineering projects.