Building Science Engineering Intern

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

Working with the Principals and other team members, our interns have an opportunity to explore careers in Building Science Engineering through working with more senior engineers with the preparation of engineering reports, specifications, and drawings of mid-rise and high-rise residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The successful candidate will also be provided the opportunity to go to site regularly for building assessment and construction review.

Our building sciences department works on a variety of projects including building envelop, restoration, infrastructure, and special projects, focusing on existing buildings.

In this role, you will:

Provide technical support to various team members by assisting in the investigation, report, design development and site review phases of a variety of building science projects.
Perform field investigations, which include monitoring progress according to specifications, and conformity to building codes and standards
Participate in field reviews throughout the construction process, and prepare site review reports and construction review reports
Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems
Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference
Provide general technical and administrative support to the Building Science team
Deliver multiple small projects, from beginning to end, with supervision
Uses initiative and judgment to assist in resolving problems, interpreting engineering specifications, investigating design and field engineering difficulties

Skills/abilities:

3rd or 4th year student preferred, currently enrolled in an applied science, or engineering post-secondary program
Technical knowledge of building codes and standards preferred
Project management skills with the ability to work with a design team and work on multiple projects at the same time
Excellent communication and organizational skills; including technical writing
Computer literate and proficient in the use of relevant computer applications, including developed skills in Word and Excel.
Access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Ontario Driver’s License for travel to client sites
Willingness to work on site and deal with other professionals
May be required to work at heights or in confined spaces.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Travel: Limited travel is required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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