Senior Building Science Technician/Technologist

EXP Services Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. in Calgary, AB, seeks a Senior Building Science Technician/Technologist to lead envelope design reviews for new construction, restoration, and existing buildings.

Based in our Calgary office, you will collaborate with Architects, Engineers, Clients, and Contractors and provide technical leadership to junior staff. You will contribute to project delivery, perform site visits, develop construction documents, and support business development while upholding standards for energy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical experience in building science with proven ability to manage projects and help facilitate business development.
• College degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Science.
• In-depth knowledge of building envelope systems and assemblies.
• Knowledge of Building Code and energy standards is an asset.
• Experience in new construction projects is required.
• Experience in building condition assessment and restoration is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review and design building envelope assemblies for new and restoration projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Lead assessment of building envelope assemblies and conduct site visits.
• Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, Clients, and Contractors.
• Prepare proposals, specifications, and construction documents for rehabilitation projects.
• Engage in construction contract administration and construction review services.
• Develop client relationships and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Building envelope knowledge

Client relations

Mentoring junior staff

Report writing

Construction documentation

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Science diploma/degree

Job description

Senior Building Science Technician/Technologist

Calgary, AB

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee‑owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Senior Building Science Technician/ Technologist!

Your work environment at EXP

Based in our Calgary office, you’ll work within a collaborative Building Science team supporting new construction, restoration, and existing building projects. Your role blends office‑based technical work with regular site visits, working closely with Architects, Engineers, Clients, and Contractors.

As a senior team member, you’ll provide technical leadership, mentorship to junior staff, and contribute to project delivery and client relationships in a fast‑paced, professional, employee‑owned environment.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Building envelope design review of the architectural drawings and specifications
• Review of submittals, shop drawings, substitution requests and, request for information
• Mock‑up review, plant visits and witness testing
• Attendance of meetings with the Architects, Clients, Contractors, and Trades
• Assessment of building envelope assemblies in existing buildings
• Report writing and review of reports from junior staff members
• Providing technical guidance to junior staff and clients
• Design and preparation of construction documents of building envelope assemblies in restoration
• Preparing proposals
• Preparing specifications and drawings for rehabilitation and design projects
• Conducting construction contract administration and construction review services
• Performing building condition assessments, performance audit, asset and property
• Review/assessment, reserve fund studies, design, and coordinating various building repair(s)
• Liaising with clients, building strong client relationships, and generating new business
• Mentoring junior staff

What your experience looks like

• 7+ years of technical experience in building science with proven ability to manage projects and help facilitate business development
• College degree or diploma in a related field of study such as Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Science
• In depth knowledge of various building envelope systems and assemblies is required
• In-depth knowledge of standards and guidelines related to building envelope systems and assemblies is an asset
• Knowledge of the Building Code and energy standards is an asset
• Experience in new construction projects is required
• Experience in building condition assessment, building envelope condition assessments and restoration is an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for site visits
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with clients and co-workers
• Ability to work effectively in a high demand and fast‑paced environment

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail].