Building Science Specialist

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Job Description



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. This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead.
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. We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager.
If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community though their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose though your work every day.
Reports to:
Team Lead
Based at:
Edmonton 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:

  • May write addendums and reports.
  • May participate in preparation of fee letters.
  • Work with the Team lead/ Project 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 systems
  • energy efficiency and sustainable designs
  • insulation
  • material interactions and compatibilities
  • materials engineering
  • parkades
  • waterproofing
  • roofing
  • stucco
  • transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope
  • windows
  • Participate in design reviews, field reports, investigations, reserve funds/FE, and site inspections.
  • 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 WEC 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.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or graduate of a technical certificate or diploma program in Civil, Architectural or Construction Technology.
  • May hold P.Eng., P.L.Eng. P. Tech, or C.E.T. designation.
  • 4 – 6 years minimum building envelope experience is required.
  • 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 WEC 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 WEC systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, discipline specific drafting/design software, etc.)
  • Understand building codes, model national energy code, ASTM standards, CGSB standards, CSA standards.
  • Understanding of:
  • construction inspections
  • curtain wall systems
  • energy efficiency and sustainable designs
  • insulation
  • material interactions and compatibilities
  • materials engineering
  • parkades
  • waterproofing
  • roofing
  • stucco
  • transfer of heat, air and moisture through a building envelope
  • windows
  • Ability to identify risks – to satisfy client and WEC requirements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2030012
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned