Building Science Project Engineer

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.

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.

We build our team around five key attributes:

• 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 Advisor – 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 Building Science Project Engineer will work as an active team member within project teams, from assessment, conceptual, and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion. The successful candidate is experienced in leading their own Building Science projects, and is self‑motivated, with a desire to continually learn and grow. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions is key.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working independently or with a Design Engineer within the project team to take a project from the preliminary conceptual stage through the construction and project close‑out stages
• Liaising and coordinating directly with developer and architectural clients as building enclosure consultant for new and adaptive re‑use building projects
• Conducting thermal and hygrothermal analysis of building enclosure materials, components and assemblies
• Building envelope detailing, and building envelope detail review of architectural drawings and specifications
• Awareness of the designer’s influence on constructability and project costs
• Construction field review while projects are under construction
• Preliminary site investigations and detailed evaluations of existing buildings
• Preparation of evaluation reports, studies, and project budgets
• Development of drawings and specifications for rehabilitation and deep energy retrofit projects
• Design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives
• Prime consulting including coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
• Review and analysis of bids submitted by contractors
• Contract administration of rehabilitation and deep energy retrofit projects
• An understanding of the responsibilities and prevue of each respective design discipline and construction trade
• Contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Spearheading designs, chairing meetings, acting as client liaison, working with contractors to analyze solutions to unforeseen conditions during the construction phase

• Degree in Civil Engineering – Preference may be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).

• 7 – 10 years' of building science experience
• Experience in a consulting firm environment considered an asset.
• Experience in the construction industry considered an asset.
• Demonstrated supervision of 2 or 3 EITs / engineers / technologists considered an asset.

• Committed to client service and technical excellence
• Ability to conceptualize design with an understanding of constructability
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Strong attention to detail and produce error free, high‑quality work
• Demonstrated effective communication skills
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships
• Proven leadership skills
• Excep…