Stantec

Building Science Engineer

Stantec$94K — $137K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia (P.Eng)
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in building envelope systems
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science with a focus on Building Science
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, CAD, and/or Revit
  • Project management expertise for multiple concurrent projects with budgets over $200,000

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical and business leadership in building envelope design and construction services
  • Drive the business line forward within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit
  • Define complex service scopes and establish design criteria for projects
  • Review design documents and shop drawings for compliance with building practices
  • Conduct field reviews and testing of building envelope assemblies to ensure adherence to approved designs
  • Investigate project problems and develop innovative solutions
  • Mentor and train junior staff in both technical and non-technical skills

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program and spending accounts
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Our Building Specialty Services group is seeking a Building Science Engineer to join and guide our team, providing excellence in business practices and technical leadership in the building science industry.

We value technical growth, entrepreneurial spirit, work-life balance and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are constantly expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • This role is one of technical and business leadership involved with many aspects of what our team does daily. This includes involvement in building envelope design, 3rd party design review, / building envelope commissioning / construction services for both rehabilitation and new construction projects.
  • The successful candidate will be in a leadership position responsible for driving this service line forward from a business perspective within the Building Specialty Services Business Unit in Burnaby, BC.
  • Defines scope of complex services to be provided and establishes the design criteria for the project
  • Review design documents, shop drawings, and trade submittals prepared by third parties for conformance with good building practice with respect to water intrusion, air leakage, vapor diffusion, thermal performance and differential movement
  • Manages preparation of contract drawings and specifications with a project team
  • Undertake field review of both new construction and rehabilitation projects to confirm that the construction of the building envelope assemblies is proceeding per approved mock-ups and design document
  • Prepare and review site visit reports and use this database to generate Action Lists of outstanding deficiencies and track their resolution
  • Undertake field testing of selected elements of building envelope assemblies to confirm compliance with specified performance standards (primarily water infiltration and air leakage) and prepare reports outlining the results of these tests
  • Investigates, advises, and solves unusual project problems by devising new approaches or applying existing criteria in innovative ways
  • Interface with architects, general contractors and sub-trades
  • Provides expert advice on design processes or construction methods
  • Perform forensic analysis of building envelope failures
  • Conduct presentations to competing interests including working with legal professionals, contractors and consultants
  • Field work associated with the assessment of existing buildings and the preparation of building envelope assessment reports
  • Lead and manage several direct reports.
  • Lead and manage project teams ranging from one to five staff members. Focused on driving results on time and on budget.
  • Project Management and technical lead on assigned projects. Conduct building science research and writing of technical papers and mentoring staff along the way.
  • Be a visible leader in the industry by providing technical presentations and thought leadership within the larger building science community, internally at Stantec and externally.
  • Review and write proposals for new work.
  • Lead business development opportunities and help drive new business for the company with both internal and external clients
  • Mentor and train entry level staff in both technical and non-technical skills.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam, CAD and/or Revit.
  • Project Management skills necessary for concurrent multiple projects with budgets above $200,000.
  • Practical knowledge of energy code, rain screen principles, air barriers and thermal performance
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment
  • Position requires weekly travel regionally.
  • Requires the ability to work on active construction sites.
  • Must have a valid driver's license & a clean Motor Vehicle Record
  • Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia P.Eng

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in assessing, detailing, testing and or constructing building envelope systems
  • Strong understanding of advanced flashing, waterproofing, roofing, cladding, rain screens, air barriers and other related systems
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Science, with a background in Building Science

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: 1309 Buildings-CA West BSS-Burnaby BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2026 11:06:04
Req ID: 1006321

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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