Sr. Building Science Technologist

Pinchin in Canada•Kelowna, BC

1d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pinchin is seeking a Senior Project Technologist to join our Building Science and Sustainability team in Kelowna. This role reports to the Operations Manager. Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight. At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

Requirements

College Diploma in Building Science, Architectural Technology / Science, Construction Technology or Civil Engineering Technology.
3 - 5 years’ experience as a Project Technologist in the Canadian Building Science industry having proficiency in conducting BECAs, RCAs, PCAs
Should be familiar with various building envelope assemblies and other building systems like HVAC, mechanical and electrical, plumbing and fire and life safety systems
Must be proficient in preparing technical specifications and drawings and writing technical reports
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to safely transport and carry 20-foot extension or folding ladder, hand tools and PPE is required
Valid driver’s license, insurance & personal vehicle required (work related travel expenses will be compensated) and availability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Applied Science is preferred.
EIT is an asset.
Experience with PCAs in accordance with the ASTM - E 2018 – 15 Standard Guide will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations and assessments (PCA,BECA, RCA) to determine condition of various building element and write technical reports of findings, summarizing, collating and interpreting the results of field data along with making recommendations
Conduct invasive building inspections and testing (ex. Roof cut tests, exploratory openings in exterior/interior walls, water / leak tests, etc.)
Conduct quantity take offs, measurements and estimation
Develop designs and specifications for restoration projects
Carry out construction reviews to ensure quality standards and design requirements are achieved
Conduct PCAs and capital planning in accordance with the ASTM standards and best construction practices
Creating detailed AutoCAD drawings
Maintain health and safety protocols as well as quality control within the group