Building Envelope Engineer Lead

Great opportunity for a Building Envelope Engineer Lead in Vaughan ON

(Full-Time, Hybrid)

Our client, a highly respected and leading Engineering Consulting Firm, is seeking a talented and experienced Building Envelope Engineer Lead to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the firm, leading the engineering department and reporting directly to the President. The Building Envelope Engineer is the go-to person for clients and will help build long-term relationships.

Summary:

This position will contribute to business growth by developing internal knowledge systems and training our team of engineers and designers. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in building science and structural restoration, including roofing, waterproofing, structural rehabilitation, masonry, windows, curtain walls, sealants, EIFS, site pavements, and other cladding systems. The successful candidate should also have experience leading project teams with various levels of staff and peer-reviewing designs, specifications, and reports.

Accountabilities:

• Act as technical lead and senior peer reviewer on projects
  
• Oversee technical review of documents from project managers and junior staff
  
• Conduct investigations and prepare technical reports for parking garages, roofing, building envelopes, and leakage assessments
  
• Prepare specifications and manage the tendering process
  
• Procure new projects and clients through business development and proposal efforts
  
• Attend industry events to increase our firm's technical profile
  
• Develop internal technical practice systems and train junior staff
  
• Expedite projects from inception through investigation, specification, and construction stages
  
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables, and manage project financial health
  
• Seek opportunities to increase client satisfaction and develop lasting relationships
  
• Manage project risks
  
• Design scalable façade/envelope systems for buildings, including curtain walls, cladding, and glazing systems
  
• Oversee manufacturing, fabrication, and installation of building envelope systems
  
• Expand product offering for efficiency and sustainability
  
• Develop and review design documents, specifications, and assembly drawings
  
• Update corporate standards and devise innovative approaches
  
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and design professionals for seamless integration
  
• Use computer modeling and simulation software to optimize building envelope performance
  
• Research new materials and technologies for innovation
  
• Provide technical support during all design and assembly phases
  
• Conduct assessments and site inspections to ensure compliance with building codes
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Post-Secondary Education in Engineering or Architectural Technology;
  
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience as a consultant in building science;
  
• P.Eng. designation is preferred, but experienced practitioners with other professional designations will be considered;
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing and presentation skills;
  
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and adaptability to shifting priorities;
  
• Strong organizational skills;
  
• A team player approach to problem-solving;
  
• The successful candidate must possess a valid class G driver’s license.
  

Benefits