Building Envelope Engineer / Designer

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Building Science / Consulting Engineering

Experience: Intermediate to Senior

We are looking for a Building Envelope Engineer / Designer to join a growing consulting team in Winnipeg. This is an opportunity for someone with experience in building envelope, building science, restoration, or building design who wants to work on a diverse range of new construction and existing building projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, investigation, assessment, and rehabilitation of building envelope systems, working closely with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and other consultants.

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and develop building envelope systems and assemblies for new construction and renovation projects

Work with systems including:

Exterior walls and cladding

Roofing systems

Windows and doors

Curtain wall

Waterproofing

Air and vapour barriers

Insulation and thermal protection

Conduct building condition assessments and investigations

Investigate issues such as water infiltration, moisture, condensation, thermal bridging, and envelope deficiencies

Perform field reviews, site inspections, and construction observations

Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, details, and repair recommendations

Develop solutions for building envelope rehabilitation and restoration projects

Review shop drawings, product submissions, RFIs, and contractor documentation

Coordinate building envelope requirements with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines

Participate in client meetings and provide technical recommendations

Assist with project scopes, budgets, proposals, and schedules

Provide technical support throughout construction and help resolve field issues

Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continued development of the building envelope practice

What We’re Looking For

Degree, diploma, or technical education in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline

3+ years of experience in building envelope, building science, restoration, construction, or consulting

Practical understanding of building enclosure systems and construction methods

Strong understanding of building science principles, including heat, air, and moisture movement

Experience with building envelope assessments, investigations, design, or rehabilitation

Ability to interpret architectural and construction drawings

Experience preparing technical documentation, reports, specifications, and/or construction details

Strong communication and technical writing skills

Comfortable working both in the office and on construction sites

Knowledge of Canadian building codes and relevant industry standards

Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is an asset

P.Eng., EIT, or eligibility for professional registration is an asset

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Why This Opportunity?

Work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, institutional, healthcare, and mixed-use projects

Opportunity to work across both new construction and existing building rehabilitation

Join a collaborative multidisciplinary consulting environment

Work alongside experienced engineers and building science professionals

Opportunity to take on increasing technical and project responsibility

Exposure to both field investigation and design

Strong opportunity for professional development and career progression

Potential to grow into a project leadership or senior technical role

Competitive compensation and benefits

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys understanding how buildings perform and why they fail, someone who can move between technical design work, field investigations, and conversations with clients and contractors. We are open to candidates coming from different backgrounds, provided they have relevant experience in building envelope, building science, restoration, construction, or building consulting and are interested in developing a long-term career in the field.

Please note: Only candidates with relevant industry experience will be contacted. We appreciate everyone who took the time to apply and thank you for your interest in the opportunity.

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