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Junior Building Science Design Engineer / Technologist

Location | Edmonton, AB
Start Date | Immediately

Key Responsibilities

  • Site investigation and evaluation of existing buildings and industrial projects 
  • Preparation of financial studies / life cycle costing for buildings 
  • Some structural design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives 
  • Work with a Project Engineer within the project team environment from conceptual and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion
  • Coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines 
  • Contract administration/construction review while implementing restoration work

Skills

  • Degree/Diploma in civil engineering or technology program from accredited university or college
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years previous experience in building science – experience in consulting or contracting firm preferred
  • Experience in hygrothermal modeling, glazing and wall cladding design; swing stage and/or bosun’s chair experience are assets

Candidate Profile 

  • Committed to client service and technical excellence 
  • Strong leadership skills 
  • Demonstrated and effective communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally 
  • Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction 
  • Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time 
  • Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available 
  • Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions 
  • Aptitude for working with existing facilities and comfortable working at heights 

 

    If you think you have what it takes to join our team, please visit us at www.rjc.ca to apply for this position. 
    We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted to set up an interview.
    *In an effort to reduce our environmental footprint, we strongly prefer applications to be submitted electronically via our website. Thank-you for your cooperation.