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BC Building Science is looking for a Building Envelope Engineer-in-Training to join our successful team.  The main role involves building envelope design and field review services for new construction and renovation construction.  The Building Envelope Engineer-in-Training will be supervised by a Professional Engineer.

BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, and California.  BC Building Science has had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.

The successful candidate will:

• have a degree in engineering;
• be registered, or eligible for registration, as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in BC;
• have a minimum of one year of building envelope experience;
• be experienced with local construction methods and materials;
• be particularly knowledgeable in the field of building science and building envelope design;
• be skilled in technical writing and have excellent communication skills – written and oral; and
• be an intelligent creative thinker with high attention to detail.

The main functions of the successful candidate are:

• reviewing building envelope aspects of the construction of new wood framed and concrete buildings;
• providing enhanced design review, field review, and field performance testing services;
• providing building envelope commissioning services;
• collaborating with the energy and commissioning services team; and
• communication and correspondence with related parties including Developers, Contractors, and Architects.

BC Building Science is offering a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to increase the salary based on the individual’s knowledge, motivation, and performance.  We offer an extended health benefits program, profit sharing, and RRSP package.

Bonus Question:  Which is higher thermal performance:  R15 effective wall calculated per ASHRAE90.1-16 or an R15 effective wall calculated per the Thermal Bridging Guidelines?

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed here.

BC Building Science is looking for an experienced Building Envelope Engineer to join our successful team.  The main role involves supervision of EITs and Technologists in providing building envelope design and field review services for new construction.

BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, and California.  BC Building Science has had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.

The successful candidate will:

• have a degree in engineering;
• be registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng.) in BC;
• have a minimum of five years of building envelope experience;
• be experienced with local construction methods and materials;
• be particularly knowledgeable in the field of building science and building envelope design;
• be skilled in technical writing and have excellent communication skills – written and oral; and
• be an intelligent creative thinker with high attention to detail.

The main functions of the successful candidate are:

• reviewing building envelope aspects of the construction of new wood framed and concrete buildings;
• managing delivery of and providing enhanced design review, field review, and field performance testing services;
• managing and training EITs;
• collaborating with the energy and commissioning services team; and
• communication and correspondence with related parties including Developers, Contractors, and Architects.

BC Building Science is offering a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to increase the salary based on the individual’s knowledge, motivation, and performance.  We offer an extended health benefits program, profit sharing, and RRSP package.

To apply, please submit your  resume and cover letter on Indeed here.

BC Building Science is looking for an Energy Advisor registered with NRCan to join our successful team.  The main role involves supportive energy modelling and air testing services for new buildings.  The successful candidate will be supervised by a professional engineer.

BC Building Science is a professional engineering firm, specializing in building envelope and energy efficient design for the residential and commercial construction industry in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Washington, and California.  BC Building Science has had continued sustainable growth over the last 25 years, through delivering high-quality and creative engineering solutions to an outstanding group of successful clients.

The successful candidate will:

• have an NRCan EA (Energy Advisor) designation;
• have minimum of one year of full-time experience with HOT2000;
• have experience with building envelope thermal bridging calculations and quantity take-offs;
• have a strong understanding of building envelope and mechanical systems;
• be familiar with local building codes, construction methods, and materials;
• be skilled in technical writing and have excellent communication skills – written and oral; and
• be an excellent team player as part of the energy efficiency team.

Having designations such as BEMP or Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer is a bonus.  Preference will be given to those with a diploma in technology or a degree in engineering.

The main functions of the successful candidate are:

• performing energy modelling and airtightness testing for primarily residential buildings;
• providing enhanced design and field review as well as technical report writing;
• performing thermal bridging calculations and thermal performance analysis; and
• communication and ongoing design and construction correspondence with related parties including Developers, Designers, Contractors, and Architects.

BC Building Science is offering a competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to increase the salary based on the individual’s knowledge, motivation, and performance.  We offer an extended health benefits program, profit sharing, and RRSP package.

Bonus Question:  What are the differences between the principal vs. supplementary ventilation systems under Energuide Rating?

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on Indeed here.