Building Science Engineer - Early Career

Partner Engineering & Science, Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires candidates to begin their employment at our Chicago office for approximately 12–18 months as part of an extensive training program. During this time, you will gain hands-on experience conducting property condition assessments while working closely with experienced professionals in the field. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates may have the opportunity to relocate to another city where an open position is available. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain valuable experience in commercial real estate due diligence and building assessments while contributing to meaningful projects and developing a long-term career within the industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline
0-2 years of relevant experience in engineering consulting
Projects involve a degree of travel. Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to and from project sites
Must be able to read, write, speak & comprehend English
Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screen
Requires frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout the work shift
Requires the ability to climb a ladder

Responsibilities

Project research (historical, regulatory, etc.)
Communication with client and subject site representatives
Conducting appropriate site reconnaissance
Data compilation and organization
Report authoring
Preparation of quality supporting documents (site figures, appendices, etc.)
Other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager associated with report deliverable schedule and plan
Complete specific project tasks as directed by the Project Manager
Conduct project research as applicable to the scope of work (historical, regulatory, etc.)
Data compilation and organization
Conducting site reconnaissance
Technical report authoring
Preparation of quality supporting report documents/files
Effectively communicate project progress and issues with the Project Manager
Maintain communication with team members throughout the project
Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones to ensure project progress status is on schedule
Provide solid recommendations and solutions to the Project Manager and clients, while understanding the assessment’s potential impact on the transaction process
Identify and resolve issues with projects
Deliver appropriate progress reports (verbally or by e-mail), and recommendations to the Project Manager and Client
Coordinate and respond to requests for changes in project scope
Communicate report delivery instructions to the Project Coordinator