Senior Engineer (ENG4)

Strata Engineering; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Engineering Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer in Burnaby, BC, to lead complex building envelope projects and deliver code-compliant, sustainable solutions. You will act as Engineer of Record, mentor staff, and support project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

With 10+ years in building science and P.Eng. credentials in BC, you’ll contribute to our reputation for technical excellence and industry leadership, while advancing business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Science, Building Envelope Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia; EGBC registration required.
• 10+ years of experience in building science and building envelope consulting.
• 5 years acting in an Engineer of Record (EoR) role.
• Strong knowledge of building science, materials, and construction practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Serve as Engineer of Record and lead complex investigations and design projects.
• Project Management & Delivery: Support PMs, oversee site inspections and client meetings, ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Team Development: Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Quality Assurance & Risk Management: Maintain QA/QC processes and identify risks.
• Safety: Champion a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Business Development & Strategy: Support proposals, fee estimates, and client presentations.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Building envelope

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Building Science

P.Eng. (BC)

EGBC registration

Job description

Projects Full Time Burnaby, BC $110,000 - $145,000 CAD per year

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead complex technical projects and deliver innovative, code-compliant, and sustainable solutions for buildingenvelopesand energy performance challenges. In this role, you will contribute to the firm’s reputation for technical excellence, client satisfaction, and industry leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Engineer of Record (EoR)for company projects.
• Lead or support complex building envelope investigations, assessments, and design projects.
• Oversee forensic investigations of building failures, including water ingress, air leakage, and material degradation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices; communicate updates and support team training.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Mentor andprovidetechnical guidance to junior engineers, EITs, and technical staff.

Project Management& Delivery

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects from initiation through completion.
• Oversee site inspections, field testing, client meetings, and construction coordination activities.
• Deliverprojects on schedule, meeting established quality standards andappropriate resourcing.
• Provide technical team members with the necessary training and tools to effectively complete assigned project tasks.

Team Development

• Support technical training, competency development, and career growth within the team.
• Review and approve work completed by junior staffin accordance withQA/QC standards.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and R&D initiatives.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Maintain and support QA/QC processes and technical standards.
• Assistinidentifyingand mitigating technical and contractual risks.

Safety

• Champion a strong safety culture across all assigned projects.

Business Development & Strategy

• Support proposal development, fee estimates, and client presentations.
• Identifyand pursue new business opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional associations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree in Building Science, Building Envelope Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia; EGBC registrationrequired.
• 10+ years of experience in building science and building envelope consulting.
• 5 years acting in an Engineer of Record (EoR) role.
• Strong knowledge of building science, materials, and construction practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client management skills.

If this role interests you, we want to hear from you!

In compliance with the B.C. Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this position is between $110,000 - $145,000*.

* Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

About Us

Strata Engineering Inc. is a consulting engineering firm specializing in building science, building envelope, structural, mechanical, and geotechnical engineering.

Our services include, but are not limited to: building envelope enclosure repair and consulting, condition assessments and engineering investigations, project management, 15-month, 2, 5, and 10-year warranty reviews, depreciation reports, and more. By bringing together engineering, architecture, and construction expertise, Strata Engineering offers a unique project or construction management service that sets us apart. Our team comprises experienced professionals with diverse backgrounds, allowing us to provide our clients with cost-effective, tailored solutions.

We define ourselves by the quality of our work, service, and the satisfaction of our clients.