Intermediate Building Science Engineer

Williams-Engineering-Canada-Inc.; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Williams Engineering Canada is seeking a Project Engineer/Lead to work on building science and envelope projects. Based in our regional office, you will collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.

You will review reports, mentor junior staff, ensure technical standards, and apply codes and energy standards to design and field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• P.Eng. status with provincial association or within 1 year of obtaining status.
• 3–8 years of experience, ideally with Building Science/Envelope experience.
• Must have valid class 5 driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Lead project engineering tasks and reviews with Project Manager and Team Lead.
• Coordinate effectively with the Project Manager and other teammates to gather information.
• Represent the company to clients and teammates.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior teammates and review reports for standards compliance.
• Contribute to quality control and timely delivery of projects.
• Prepare engineering cost proposals under supervision.
• Identify risks at proposal stage and address client requirements accordingly.
• Stamp own designs and provide peer review for engineers in training.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Client liaison

Safety compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. status

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Vantagepoint

Description du poste

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community. Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient. We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients' greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. Reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Our team members thrive in an environment that values growth, innovation, and respect. Join us, and experience firsthand what makes our culture truly exceptional!

There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that's why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint.

Reports to:

Team Lead

Based at:

Regional Office

Position Purpose:

Working closely with the Project Manager, acting as PM or technical lead on various projects and meeting production requirements of the projects. Provides exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Team lead/ Project Manager/ Engineering Manager in providing our clients with finished projects in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager; this includes collecting and coordinating useful information.
• Maintain a working relationship with other teammates.
• May act as client contact.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior teammates, this includes reviewing reports and ensuring technical standards are met.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving quality control.
• Write reports that do not require significant editing.
• Capability in inspection and design standards of a variety of the following:
  • curtain wall/window wall systems
  • windows
  • insulation
  • material interactions and compatibilities
  • parkades
  • waterproofing
  • roofing
  • stucco/EIFS
  • transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope
• Participate in design reviews, field reports, investigations, reserve fund studies/BCAs, and field reviews.
• Assist in the updating of corporate standards, devise new innovative approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions for comparative situations as appropriate.
• Under supervision, prepare engineering cost proposals.
• Identify risks associated with a project at the proposal stage; satisfy client and our requirements with regard to risk management.
• Stamp own project design and reports and that of engineers in training for whom you are providing peer review as appropriate.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values.
• Teammates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• P.Eng. status with appropriate provincial association, or within 1 year of obtaining their P.Eng. status with APEGA.
• 3 – 8 years of experience, ideally with a minimum of 1-2 years of applicable Building Science/Envelope experience
• Must have valid class 5 drivers license

Skills and Capabilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
• Able to operate independently and oversee work plans and procedures on projects.
• Ability to represent the company to the WE teammates, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented.
• Ability to coordinate with all service lines, extract and relay relevant information for complex problems.
• Application knowledge of WE systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Vantagepoint, etc.). Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit would be an asset.
• Understand building codes, model national energy code, ASTM standards, CGSB standards, CSA standards.
• Understanding of:
  • construction inspections/assessments
  • curtain wall/window wall systems
  • windows
  • energy efficiency and sustainable designs
  • insulation
  • material interactions and compatibilities
  • parkades
  • waterproofing
  • roofing
  • stucco/EIFS
  • transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope
• Ability to identify and weigh risks and to communicate this evaluation to satisfy client and WE requirements.