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Building Science Engineer

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CEP Forensic Inc., 2435 - 42 Ave, NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Hey there! Are you an engineering wizard looking for a new challenge? Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? Do you love solving mysteries and puzzles? If yes, CEP Forensic is the best place for you to pursue a career! Founded in 1972 by 3 engineers, CEP Forensic Inc. now has 10 offices across Canada and employs over 170 professionals. At our core, you will find a diverse and passionate team united by a singular purpose to uncover the truth, every single time. Our Values of Trust, Caring, Excellence, and Adaptability, aren’t just words on paper, they are the foundational pillars that guide our every action and decision. In over 50 years of existence, CEP Forensic has successfully determined the most probable cause of a loss or a failure in over 125000 cases in a wide range of fields including; Fire Investigation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Biomechanical, Structural and Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Collision Reconstruction, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering as well as Environmental Science. We're looking for a top-notch engineer to join our awesome team in Calgary, who can tackle complex scenarios and solve mysteries backed by scientific reasonings. If you're someone who takes your job seriously but also has a great sense of humor, we want you on our team. Would you like to write CEP's future with us? The quest As a forensic expert, you'll be solving some of the most peculiar and perplexing cases that come our way. No mystery is too small or too big for you to handle. Here’s what you will typically be doing: This is a technically demanding, challenging and most rewarding role requiring a thorough understanding of building science engineering and its application in failure investigations. You will:

Perform and manage building science and structural failure investigations and determine root and cause of the failure and damage to buildings, foundations, structures, and building envelope systems.  Attend client meetings and on-site inspections, perform surveys and condition assessments and gather evidence. Review technical documentation including drawings, standards, codes, regulations, material specifications, maintenance records, modifications records, etc. Perform Provincial Codes and Standards compliance analysis and reviews. Determine circumstances surrounding the incident by capturing data, photographs, videos, and interviewing parties associated with the incident. Safely secure evidence for further analysis, and presentation to client and/or in court if required. Collaborate with other experts and practice leads to deliver holistic and robust analytical reports to clients. Provide expert testimony in the court, if required. Coach and mentor early career technical staff to support their professional development. Assist with new business development and represent the company with professionalism and expertise in client interactions and industry events. Always follow HSE guidelines, procedures, and policies. Ensure safety of self, others, and the assets.

What’s in your bag?

At least a bachelor’s degree in civil, building science or architectural science engineering and P. Eng. designation. Minimum 6 years of experience of failure and damage analysis, design, construction, maintenance of structures and building envelope systems of commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings and infrastructure. Concern for efficiency and strong analytical, organizational and time management skills. Curiosity, good judgment, sense of initiative. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to write clear and concise investigation reports. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and commitment to staying current with industry developments and continuous professional development. A sense of humor that can brighten up people around you. A deep understanding of the power of laughter and its ability to make even the toughest of cases seem less daunting.

But here’s the thing – we’re not just looking for someone who meets our requirements alone. We’re looking for someone who will brings to the table a unique personality, passion, and love for the forensic profession where some of the following benefits are waiting for you: What’s on the table

Hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life harmonization; Fun and supportive work environment; Opportunities for professional growth; Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses. A benefits package with no waiting period, including health, dental, vision, massages, mental wellbeing, employee and family assistance programs, virtual health consulting, RRSP, fitness and home office allowance, paid time off including your birthday, employee events and fun activities. A chance to work with some seriously awesome people.

So, if you are proud of your engineering expertise and are known for your passion in finding root  cause of failures and damages, and you love the quest, got a bag full of your tools and are excited about this role, be our next top-notch expert!  

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