Building Science Technologist

at  Morrison Hershfield

Morrison Hershfield is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and management firm located throughout the US and Canada. We are a dynamic, employee-owned, team-oriented firm with a diverse project list that ensures you will be working on exciting, high-profile and challenging projects. For more than 70 years, the people at Morrison Hershfield have been the leading force behind our continuous growth and the expansion of our services.
You’re a forward-thinker who can anticipate situations, thrive on challenges, deliver impactful solutions and highly experienced at leading fast-paced projects. You’re looking for your ideas to be valued, to enhance your leadership skills and take on more responsibilities. Looks like Morrison Hershfield has the perfect opportunity for you!
Take the next step in your career at an organization that is proud to be a home for people committed to making a difference. Enhance your leadership and project management capabilities through international training, learn your craft and manage a variety of projects that range from thousands to multimillions.
As a valued member of the team with an entrepreneurial spirit, you will have a chance to become an owner of our firm. Don’t miss an opportunity to further your career and have a positive impact on your community. Apply today!
Morrison Hershfield’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 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.
Our future starts with you. Your future starts with us.

• Work within the MH specialist Building Science team in the preparation of designs, design drawings, contract documents, and engineering specifications for our work
• Complete building envelope testing in the field
• Carry out diagnosis of building problems required to design building envelope repairs
• Conduct building condition assessments and related project work
• Conduct in-situ air and water leakage testing of windows, curtain wall, window wall, glazed architectural structures, and cladding assemblies
• Carry out field review during new and/or rehabilitation construction work and report on progress and the builder’s adherence to contract documentation
• Recommend practical application of theories and data derived from engineering research
• Determine basic operating policies, devising ways of reaching program objectives, meeting any unusual conditions affecting work progress
• Review and report on project mock-ups
• Perform periodic site visits and utilize a site visit reporting system to identify and update action items

Q ualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• Knowledge of building science and building physics, such as; thermodynamics, heat transfer, psychometrics, architectural conservation, and building structures
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and other engineering and office related application software
• An interest in construction, the performance of buildings, field review/investigation, and materials science
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience writing construction specification
• Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Professional attitude
• Commitment to succeed
• Verbal and written skills in English a must