Building Energy Consultant

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our Building Specialty Services (BSS) group is one of the fastest growing service offerings at our organization that includes a diverse mix of professionals with practical design, field, and industry research and product development expertise. This group is able to seek the best projects with the best clients because they deliver expertise that empower designers to create high performing buildings without compromising budget or function.
Morrison Hershfield now Stantec’s 70 years of success as a market leading, employee-owned engineering practice is a direct reflection of our employees’ expertise, dedication, teamwork and innovation.
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.
Our future starts with you. Your future starts with us.

YOUR CREDENTIALS AND CAPABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience with Finite Element Analysis software (Nx, Solidworks, ANSYS, etc)
• Knowledge and experience with heat-air-moisture modeling of building envelope assemblies (WUFI, DELPHIN, hygIRC)
• Knowledge and experience with 2D heat transfer modelling (THERM, flixo)
• Prior experience monitoring and analyzing existing buildings is an asset
• Practical knowledge of building construction and systems
• Self-motivated and multi-tasker, excellent time management skills, and excellent communication skills (written, oral)
• Prior experience utilizing 3D CAD is an asset
• High degree of attention to detail
• Strong ability to visualized 3D objects from 2D drawings
• Strong consensus building skills and team approach

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Engineering degree with a specialization in building science
Minimum 6 years of experience in a related field
P.Eng. or eligibility for registration is an asset
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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The successful candidate will strive to become a technical champion and resource for internal and external clients with regard to thermal and hygrothermal performance of the building envelope. This role will include assisting in developing company and industry wide tools, resources, and writing and presenting technical papers.

From a project delivery perspective the successful candidate will:

• Evaluate the impact of thermal bridging on the thermal performance and condensation risks of building envelope assemblies and details using 3D heat transfer models (steady-state and transient) for product evaluation for manufacturers and aid in design of new construction or building retrofit projects
• Evaluate the thermal performance of glazing systems following NFRC standards with 2D steady-state heat transfer analysis
• Evaluate the hygrothermal performance of building envelope assemblies for R&D, aid in the design of new or retrofit projects and product evaluations for manufacturers