Building Enclosure Design Engineer (EIT)

at  RJC Engineers

RJC is seeking self-motivated problem solvers pursuing careers in engineering better buildings for the communities we live, learn, work and play in. Specializing in building enclosure engineering, structural engineering, structural restoration, structural glass engineering and building energy modelling, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms.
We are an employee owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’ engineers and technologists. With offices and expertise across Canada, we challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects nationwide
We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Working under the guidance of leading technical specialists who broadly share their expertise, you will get to fine tune your skills and cultivate your expertise while being given the opportunity to pursue your professional goals.
Location: Kelowna, BC
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $63,000 - $80,000

• Work closely with RJC’s internal Building Enclosure Project Engineers, creating envelope solutions that contribute to the reduction of carbon in buildings and maximize energy efficiency to meet and exceed current code. This includes working projects targeting sustainability standards such as BC Step Code, Zero Carbon Building, Passive House, LEED etc.
• Be mentored and supported by leading industry experts to help you grow your technical skills, business understanding and overall career path.
• Work closely with Project Engineers within the project team environment, through the life cycle of a project from conceptual and preliminary stages of the design through to completion
• Collaborate with architects and other design consultants on design review for new construction projects, including development of building enclosure details that align with industry best practice
• Engage in site assessment, evaluation of existing buildings, preparation of reports and studies
• Participate in the development of drawings and specifications for projects involving new and existing buildings
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, including basic project costing
• Perform Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Calculations to support design team with effective assembly RSI values
• Follow quality control procedures established by the practice
• Participate in administration/construction review on active construction sites