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Job Description
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.
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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
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
