Senior Enclosure Project Engineer

About Us

RJC Engineers is a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with a broad geographic footprint and deep roots across Canada and the United States. We are leaders in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling.

At RJC’s Kelowna office, you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling interesting projects with outstanding teammates, while living in a city that blends natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed pace of life. Working at RJC Engineers’ Kelowna office offers the unique opportunity to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned engineering firm while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in the Okanagan Valley.

Kelowna is known for its balance of work and play—you can leave the office and be on a mountain bike trail, ski slope, golf course, or lakeshore within minutes. With a thriving local culture, vineyards and wineries, and a strong sense of community, Kelowna provides both professional opportunity and a high quality of life.

Our commitment to clients, cutting‑edge technology, collaborative culture, and the passion of our people. We’re driven by a purpose: to positively impact our communities and invest in our team’s growth and success.

• Creative Mindset – You bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn obstacles into opportunities.
• Proactive Approach – You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and seek ways to create a positive impact.
• Supportive Teamwork – You foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, helping others succeed.
• Trusted Advice – You act with integrity, expertise, and honesty, earning the confidence of clients and colleagues.
• Lead with Purpose – You empower, support, and guide others, driving meaningful results.

The Senior Enclosure Project Engineer is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, and restoration or retrofitting of existing commercial, industrial, and residential buildings, and designing and retrofitting building enclosure systems. The successful candidate is personable and comfortable collaborating with clients and colleagues, communicating with contractors, and working on active construction sites. The candidate should have thorough knowledge of building enclosure design across the climate zones in BC and for a range of building types.

A commitment to providing first‑rate client service while delivering practical and creative solutions is required. Successful traits for this role include an inquisitive outlook, being a hard worker who readily and quickly assumes responsibility, and most of all being a team player who can work interdependently within a group environment.

• Commitment to Company Culture:
  Alignment with RJC core values of honesty, trust, and long‑term client success, with an appreciation for a workplace where people are valued above all else.
• Client‑Focused: A genuine commitment to understanding and addressing clients’ unique needs, with an emphasis on building long‑term, trust‑based relationships.
• Team‑Oriented Mindset:
  Strong collaboration skills, valuing teamwork, and a dedication to contributing to a positive, family‑like work environment.
• Mentorship
  
  Skills:
  
  Enthusiasm for mentoring junior staff, fostering a supportive and growth‑oriented environment that encourages professional development.
• Proven Experience:
  
  Experience in civil engineering, specializing in building science and restoration.
• Adaptable and Solutions‑Driven:
  Resourceful and adaptable, with a strong focus on sound engineering that effectively meets client needs and project goals.

• Manage projects and clients from conceptual design to final completion.
• Site investigation and evaluation of existing building structures and building envelope systems.
• Formulate building envelope and structural rehabilitation programs and recommend the project concept to the client.
• Design and analysis of existing building components, building envelope systems, upgrades and improvements.
• Preparation of reports and studies.
• Preparation of retrofit rehabilitation…