WSP

Building Sciences Engineer

WSP$77K — $102K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Building Science, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Eligibility or registration with EGBC as an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
  • Prior experience in consulting engineering, building assessments, or restoration work.
  • Foundational knowledge of building materials, construction processes, building envelope systems, and mechanical/electrical components.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, collect field data, and synthesize findings into clear and concise reports.
  • Comfortable working in varied field environments and performing hands-on investigative tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to building investigation reports, design documentation, and technical appendices alongside seasoned professionals.
  • Participate in building envelope reviews, restoration assessments, site investigations, and condition verifications.
  • Perform non-invasive investigations that may involve heights and detailed field measurements.
  • Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
  • Conduct property condition assessments and prepare detailed depreciation reports for clients.
  • Develop capital plans that support long-term decision-making for diverse client groups.
  • Enhance the team’s knowledge systems by sharing insights and best practices.

Benefits

  • Hands-on exposure to building performance and restoration work.
  • Variety of projects across residential, commercial, and educational sectors.
  • Opportunities for specification writing and project management development.
  • Supportive team environment that values knowledge sharing.
  • Involvement in shaping safer and more resilient buildings across the region.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Building Sciences Engineer, you will contribute to shaping safer, more resilient, and longer-lasting buildings across BC's Lower Mainland. You'll gain hands-on exposure to building performance, restoration, capital planning, and investigative work-both in the office and in the field. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, curiosity, and the opportunity to explore different environments.

Your Impact
  • Contribute to building investigation reports, design documentation, and technical appendices alongside seasoned building science professionals.
  • Participate in building envelope reviews, restoration assessments, site investigations, and condition verifications.
  • Perform non-invasive investigations that may involve ladders, heights, confined spaces, and detailed field measurements.
  • Visit active construction sites to document observations, verify compliance, and collect field test results.
  • Support our involvement with a wide variety of buildings across residential, commercial and education sectors.
  • Develop towards specification writing and CRCA and project management roles.
  • Conduct property condition assessments and prepare clear, detailed depreciation reports used by strata corporations, asset managers, and building owners.
  • Develop capital plans that support long-term decision-making and responsible investment for diverse client groups.
  • Enhance the team's knowledge systems by sharing insights, lessons learned, and best practices.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Post-secondary education in Engineering Technology, Building Science, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Eligibility or registration with EGBC as an Engineer or Engineer-in-Training.
  • Prior experience in consulting engineering, building assessments, or restoration work.
  • Foundational knowledge of building materials, construction processes, building envelope systems, and mechanical/electrical components.
  • Ability to interpret drawings, collect field data, and synthesize findings into clear and concise reports.
  • Comfortable working in varied field environments and performing hands-on investigative tasks.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 to 102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 to 97,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 to 92,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark With WSP

Ready to grow your career while shaping the built environment across Canada? Join us and become part of a team that's redefining what's possible - one project, one community, one idea at a time.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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