Building Science Project Associate

At **Stephenson Engineerin**g, a Salas O’Brien company, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

**About Us**:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

**Building Science Project Associate**

You are fascinated with **Building Science**. You're passionate about **making commercial buildings more efficient**. You love to **collaborate **with a technically proficient team. And you **never stop growing**.

**The Job**

Our office in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a Building Science Project Associate to assist with design and condition assessment of buildings and providing technical expertise to our building science projects in areas such as residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, federal, a healthcare.

Here are the details of your duties in this role:

- Conduct field investigations, which includes monitoring progress according to specifications, and conformity to building codes and standards, and preparing reports
- Conduct building condition assessment, reserve fund studies, and performance audits for various clients.
- Prepare reports, analysis and design, plans, details and specifications for additions/modifications/renovations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings
- Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems
- Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference
- Prioritize and deliver multiple projects, from beginning to end, with supervision
- Liaise with clients, design team consultants and contractors to ensure all project work is compliant with the design documents, while ensuring the projects will be delivered on time and on budget
- Uses initiative and judgment to resolve problems, interpret engineering specifications, investigate design and field engineering difficulties
- Some knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering is preferred
- Work with Senior Engineers; taking direction as/when required

**Your Background**

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or certificate in applied science, Architecture, or Engineering from an accredited University
- Minimum 2 years prior experience in building science/building envelope restoration in a consulting environment
- **Prior experience with Building Condition Assessment, Reserve Fund Studies, and Performance Audits**:

- **Working knowledge of Ontario building codes and standards**:

- Experience with concrete and masonry restoration, cladding and glazing upgrades, etc.
- Project management skills with the ability to work with a design team and work on multiple projects at the same time
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; including technical writing
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
- Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Ontario Driver’s License for travel to client sites
- Ability to work overtime when required
- Willingness to work on site and deal with Contractors
- May be required to work at heights or in confined spaces.

**Why Work for Stephenson Engineering, a Salas O’Brien company?**

With a motto of “expect a difference,” a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Stephenson Engineering/Salas O’Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country. We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.

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