Building Enclosure Engineer in Training

Have you recently graduated from a Structural program now looking to gain unique experience in Building Enclosure work? We are looking to grow and mentor an EIT that will be based out of our Calgary, AB office.

A Little About Us

ISL is comprised of over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community.

Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.

More about what we do:

• We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
• We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Buildings and Structures, and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
• We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn more.

ISL’s Building Enclosure Team proudly tackles some of the most interesting buildings projects in and around Calgary and Canmore as well as supporting work across all ISL offices. In practice, that work spans condition assessments across campgrounds in provincial parks, skylight glazing investigations at major water treatment facilities, foundation waterproofing in the Yukon, re-roofs for First Nations public works buildings, facade restoration on heritage structures and new construction consulting on custom homes and non-market multi-family housing. The breadth is intentional, and it is one of the defining strengths of this team.

What you can expect from working with us is:
Variety of Clients – we work with various institutional, industrial and commercial clients, property managers, condominium boards, and government clients such as Parks Canada and Alberta Forestry and Parks.

Interesting Work – some of our current projects include:

• Façade restoration projects
• Plaza and roof restoration projects
• Building Enclosure Condition Assessments
• Historical building restoration projects
• New construction enclosure consulting
• Luxury custom home consulting
• Energy retrofit projects

Ongoing Development - we have a culture of mentorship and work to set up internal training opportunities to help our people grow their technical skills

About the Role

You will be introduced to the full lifecycle of enclosure projects — from initial condition assessments and risk identification through design, contract administration and field review. You will work alongside experienced team members, supporting clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and building your technical skills on every file.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of design packages including drawings and specifications
• Field review of work in progress to confirm general conformance to the design documents
• Review documentation (e.g. architectural drawings) to identify areas of risk for water ingress, air leakage, and condensation
• General contract administration tasks – change orders, site instructions, certificates for payment, etc.
• Assisting with investigations and reports documenting existing conditions and evaluation of future risks
• Supporting Building Enclosure Condition Assessments across a range of building types and sectors
• Other related duties as assigned

Who We Are Looking For

As a new member of ISL’s Building Enclosure team, this future ISLer models our organizational values of Curiosity, Unity, Integrity and Excellence.

Curiosity

• You ask “why is this failing?” before determining how to address it
• You have a genuine interest in building science underlying enclosure performance, vapour drive, thermal bridging, pressure differentials, and you are motivated to keep developing that knowledge

Unity

• You are effective working alongside architects, contractors and other disciplines, recognizing that sound enclosure design is resolved at the interfaces between systems
• You communicate clearly, follow through on commitments and make it easier for the people around you to do their best work

Integrity

• You take ownership of your investigations, reports, field observations and design details
• You document accurately and write with clarity, producing deliverables that are genuinely useful to the people who rely on them

Excellence

• You take pride in assessments and designs that clients can act on with confidenceYou approach every project, whether a straightforward re-roof or a complex heritage facade restoration, as an opportunity to deliver something of lasting va

Ready to Apply?

Your application should include:

• Degree in civil or structural engineering, building or architectural science, EIT or a combination of education and work experience
• 0–3 years of related experience (new grads welcome if genuinely enclosure interested)
• Strong interest in building enclosure / building science (façades, roofs, waterproofing, air/vapour barriers, glazing systems)
• Aptitude to have strong technical knowledge of building enclosure design and construction principles
• Experience preparing design packages including drawings and specifications
• Ability to solve problems using past experience and building science principals
• Skill in building condition assessments and report writing

What ISL Offers

We are committed to supporting our people across all dimensions of wellbeing — professional, personal and financial. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects that commitment:

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
• A culture of mentorship and meaningful internal development opportunities
• Employer-paid benefits including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• Group RRSP
• Parental leave top-ups
• Annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• 24/7/365 Employee and Family Assistance Program

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction management, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, heritage services, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers on complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

At ISL your identity is part of our identity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) speaks to our core values and provides space for our teams to bring their authentic selves to work. ISL believes DEI creates the best outcomes for our clients while sustaining a happy and thriving work environment that allows for career development and opportunities for all staff. ISL is committed to a focused effort on continuous improvement and development of a respectful and safe workplace.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.