Building Science and Restoration Design Engineer (EIT)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
RJC Engineers is a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with a broad geographic footprint and deep roots across Canada and the United States. We are leaders in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling.
What sets us apart?
Our commitment to clients, cutting-edge technology, collaborative culture, and the passion of our people. We’re driven by a purpose: to positively impact our communities and invest in our team’s growth and success.
At RJC, you’ll join an inclusive, fast-paced team tackling exciting and complex projects. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts, explore emerging technologies, and be supported in your continuous professional development.
Being an RJC Professional
We build our team around five key attributes:
- Creative Mindset – You bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn obstacles into opportunities.
- Proactive Approach – You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and seek ways to create a positive impact.
- Supportive Teamwork – You foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, helping others succeed.
- Trusted Advisor – You act with integrity, expertise, and honesty, earning the confidence of clients and colleagues.
- Lead with Purpose – You empower, support, and guide others, driving meaningful results.
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
Candidate Profile
The Building Science and Restoration Engineer will work as an active team member within project teams, from assessment, conceptual, and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion. The successful candidate is a self-motivated, fast learner with a desire to continually learn and grow and has a passion for Building Science and Restoration. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions is key.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Working with a Project Engineer within the project team to take a project from the preliminary conceptual stage through the construction and project close-out stages
- Preliminary site investigations and detailed evaluations of existing buildings
- Preparation of evaluation reports, studies, and project budgets
- Development of drawings and specifications for rehabilitation projects
- Design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives
- Awareness of the designer’s influence on constructability and project costs
- Review and analyze of bids submitted by restoration contractors
- Contract administration and construction field review while the project is in the construction phase
- Prime consulting including coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
- Develop an understanding of the responsibilities and prevue of each respective design discipline and construction trade
- Involvement in negotiations and dispute resolution
- Over time, attain the strength and confidence to become a project lead – spearheading designs, chairing meetings, acting as client liaison, working with contractors to analyze solutions to unforeseen conditions during the construction phase
Professional Qualifications & Experience
EDUCATION
- Degree in Civil Engineering – Preference may be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science.
- Registered as an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, or eligible for registration. Preference may be given to those registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or with eligibility and intent to register as P.Eng.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in building science or engineering.
- Experience in a consulting firm environment considered an asset.
- Experience in the construction industry considered an asset.
SKILLS
- Strong, effective and clear communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Committed to client service and technical excellence.
- Good interpersonal skills (active listening, empathetic, positive attitude, and solution-focused).
- Effective and proven leadership skills.
- Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally.
- Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction.
- Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time.
- Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available.
- Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions.
- Aptitude for working with existing facilities and comfortable working at heights.
- Familiarity with building construction and construction practices
What RJC Offers?
- An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
- Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
- Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
- A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
- An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
- Investing in your future, the opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)
Be Your Authentic Self
At RJC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We proudly embrace all individuals and believe that every team member contributes to creating a welcoming environment. At RJC, inclusivity and diversity are commitments we all share.
We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations are available for any person with disabilities participating in the selection process.
Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee.
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About RJC Engineers
We are on a mission to futureproof Canada, one project at a time. From changing your city's skyline to restoring heritage, we have been engineering vibrant spaces for more than seven decades.
Our impact includes buzzworthy projects in structural engineering, restoration, and glass design. We are equally enthusiastic about building science, building energy modelling, and state-of-the-art parking garage design.
You may have heard of our work from headline-grabbing projects like the BMO Centre Expansion, CIBC SQUARE, The Stack, M City Condos, St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church Restoration and The Well, to name a few. These projects are made possible because our engineers have a reputation for thinking ahead. Bridging sustainability and innovation, we are proud when we deliver designs that challenge the status quo.
With offices across Canada, and a growing presence in the U.S., our clients get the ‘RJC advantage’ with personal attention from senior-level engineers who know the challenges of their local neighbourhoods first-hand. We believe that an elevated space for the community trickles down to an elevated lifestyle. For us, every project is a new chance to make connections, while serving the communities we belong to by injecting fresh designs into the spaces they will use every day.
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Building Science and Restoration Design Engineer (EIT)
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us
RJC Engineers is a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with a broad geographic footprint and deep roots across Canada and the United States. We are leaders in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling.
What sets us apart?
Our commitment to clients, cutting-edge technology, collaborative culture, and the passion of our people. We’re driven by a purpose: to positively impact our communities and invest in our team’s growth and success.
At RJC, you’ll join an inclusive, fast-paced team tackling exciting and complex projects. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts, explore emerging technologies, and be supported in your continuous professional development.
Being an RJC Professional
We build our team around five key attributes:
- Creative Mindset – You bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn obstacles into opportunities.
- Proactive Approach – You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and seek ways to create a positive impact.
- Supportive Teamwork – You foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, helping others succeed.
- Trusted Advisor – You act with integrity, expertise, and honesty, earning the confidence of clients and colleagues.
- Lead with Purpose – You empower, support, and guide others, driving meaningful results.
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000
Candidate Profile
The Building Science and Restoration Engineer will work as an active team member within project teams, from assessment, conceptual, and preliminary stages of the project design through to its completion. The successful candidate is a self-motivated, fast learner with a desire to continually learn and grow and has a passion for Building Science and Restoration. A commitment to providing exceptional client service and developing technical expertise to deliver practical, creative solutions is key.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Working with a Project Engineer within the project team to take a project from the preliminary conceptual stage through the construction and project close-out stages
- Preliminary site investigations and detailed evaluations of existing buildings
- Preparation of evaluation reports, studies, and project budgets
- Development of drawings and specifications for rehabilitation projects
- Design and analysis to determine effective repair alternatives
- Awareness of the designer’s influence on constructability and project costs
- Review and analyze of bids submitted by restoration contractors
- Contract administration and construction field review while the project is in the construction phase
- Prime consulting including coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
- Develop an understanding of the responsibilities and prevue of each respective design discipline and construction trade
- Involvement in negotiations and dispute resolution
- Over time, attain the strength and confidence to become a project lead – spearheading designs, chairing meetings, acting as client liaison, working with contractors to analyze solutions to unforeseen conditions during the construction phase
Professional Qualifications & Experience
EDUCATION
- Degree in Civil Engineering – Preference may be given for those candidates with completed courses in Building Science.
- Registered as an Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T) with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, or eligible for registration. Preference may be given to those registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or with eligibility and intent to register as P.Eng.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in building science or engineering.
- Experience in a consulting firm environment considered an asset.
- Experience in the construction industry considered an asset.
SKILLS
- Strong, effective and clear communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Committed to client service and technical excellence.
- Good interpersonal skills (active listening, empathetic, positive attitude, and solution-focused).
- Effective and proven leadership skills.
- Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally.
- Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction.
- Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time.
- Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available.
- Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions.
- Aptitude for working with existing facilities and comfortable working at heights.
- Familiarity with building construction and construction practices
What RJC Offers?
- An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
- Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
- Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
- A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
- An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
- Investing in your future, the opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)
Be Your Authentic Self
At RJC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We proudly embrace all individuals and believe that every team member contributes to creating a welcoming environment. At RJC, inclusivity and diversity are commitments we all share.
We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations are available for any person with disabilities participating in the selection process.
Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee.
Not the right fit? Search for Building Science and Restoration Design Engineer jobs in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
About RJC Engineers
We are on a mission to futureproof Canada, one project at a time. From changing your city's skyline to restoring heritage, we have been engineering vibrant spaces for more than seven decades.
Our impact includes buzzworthy projects in structural engineering, restoration, and glass design. We are equally enthusiastic about building science, building energy modelling, and state-of-the-art parking garage design.
You may have heard of our work from headline-grabbing projects like the BMO Centre Expansion, CIBC SQUARE, The Stack, M City Condos, St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church Restoration and The Well, to name a few. These projects are made possible because our engineers have a reputation for thinking ahead. Bridging sustainability and innovation, we are proud when we deliver designs that challenge the status quo.
With offices across Canada, and a growing presence in the U.S., our clients get the ‘RJC advantage’ with personal attention from senior-level engineers who know the challenges of their local neighbourhoods first-hand. We believe that an elevated space for the community trickles down to an elevated lifestyle. For us, every project is a new chance to make connections, while serving the communities we belong to by injecting fresh designs into the spaces they will use every day.