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:
The Building Sciences Project Associate serves to assist with designing buildings and providing technical expertise to our structural projects in areas such as Life Sciences, Tech, Civic, Education, Mixed-use, and Healthcare.
In this role, you will
Conduct field investigations, which includes monitoring progress according to specifications, and conformity to building codes and standards, and preparing reports
Prepare reports, analysis and design, plans, details and specifications for additions/modifications/renovations to residential, commercial and industrial buildings
Conduct condition survey assessments through the testing and evaluation of building envelope systems
Prepare construction Working Drawings, Specifications and Terms of Reference
Prioritize and deliver multiple small projects, from beginning to end, with supervision
Liaise with clients, design team consultants and contractors to ensure all project work is compliant with the design documents, while ensuring the projects will be delivered on time and on budget
Use initiative and judgment to resolve problems, interpret engineering specifications, investigate design and field engineering difficulties
Some knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering is preferred
Work with Senior Engineers; taking direction as/when required
You will be a great fit if:
You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied science or Engineering from an accredited University
You have 2 years prior experience in building science/building envelope restoration in a consulting or contracting environment
You have knowledge of building codes and standards
You have experience with concrete and masonry restoration, cladding and glazing upgrades, etc.
You have access to a reliable vehicle with a valid Ontario Driver’s License for travel to client sites
You are willing to work on site and deal with Contractors
You are comfortable with working at heights or in confined spaces
Skills/abilities:
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
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
Computer literate and proficient in the use of relevant computer applications, including developed skills in Word and Excel.
Ability to work overtime when required
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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.