Company Description
Allester Group has provided innovative, safe, cost-effective design solutions throughout British Columbia since our inception in 1990. Over the last 30 years we have completed thousands of projects within the residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors.
We are a dynamic, diverse, and innovative team working on residential, multi-residential, and commercial projects. Our staff are some of the best in the business and work collaboratively to ensure all our clients receive sound, aesthetically pleasing, design for their projects. Our ideal candidate will integrate with, and add positively to, our corporate culture and join us in bringing innovative design solutions to fruition.
Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate registered Building Envelope EIT who is also certified as an Energy Advisor for our Vancouver office with exceptional attention to detail and a strong desire to grow professionally. Our ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, is a quick learner, exceptionally organized and able to work efficiently on their own or as part of a team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to expand their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Our business is growing and this opportunity comes at an exciting time for Allester Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop building envelope drawings for permit, both in residential, commercial and industrial sectors
- Prepare detailed sketches, and construction documents related to building envelope systems.
- Support senior engineers in performing analyses related to thermal performance, moisture management, and material selection for building envelopes.
- Conduct Field Reviews
- Work with the drafting team to develop building envelop drawings and details
- Work closely with the other engineers in the office
- Write technical reports
- Completing projects under company guidelines, while meeting set deadlines to our internal high standards
- Testing for air tightness via use of a blower door test
- Energy modelling, report development, and advising the client of recommended and effective upgrades within their budget
Qualifications, Experience and skills
- Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Building Envelope
- EIT Registration required
- Fluent in spoken and written English. Second language preferred (specifically Mandarin)
- Experience/exposure to AutoCAD
- Competent in MS Office
- Knowledge of the National Building Code, BC Building Code, Vancouver Building Code
- NRCan-resgistered Energy Advisor
- Passive House Certification
- Embodied Carbon Certification
- Ability to work with the structural engineer assigned to the project, ensuring that the solutions are within clients expectations
- Ability to ensure all deadlines are met.
- Ability to coordinate with the Project Management team to maintain a flow of information.
- Ability to keep accurate filing systems.
- Ability to follow corporate policies and procedures.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Valid driver’s license with own vehicle and insurance
- The ability to climb ladders, maneuver oneself into tight spaces, as well as lift 50 pounds
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually with limited supervision
- Positive attitude
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
