Intermediate Building Envelope Specialist
About the job
- At least 5 years of work experience in building envelope consulting.
- A bachelor's degree in building science, engineering, or architecture, or equivalent training.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is an asset.
- Strong technical writing skills to produce clear, precise, well-structured reports, assessments, and technical documentation are an asset.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and manage complex situations involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
- Willingness to work at heights, including climbing ladders and working on swing stages and elevated platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in building science, including heat, air, and moisture transfer mechanisms and their combined effects on enclosure durability, indoor environmental quality, and long-term performance.
- Comprehensive understanding of thermal bridging and building performance, including clear-field, linear, and point transmission losses, and the ability to assess impacts on heat loss, condensation risk, energy efficiency, and enclosure resilience.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle, maintained throughout employment.
- Execute building-envelope consulting projects, including designing and assessing the performance of building-envelope systems for new buildings.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on small- to large-scale projects through project management, coordination, and participation in project delivery to maintain a high level of service.
- Research new products and systems as needed for the project portfolio.
- Provide building-envelope design assistance and review drawings and specifications for new-construction projects.
- Conduct building-envelope condition assessments and forensic investigations, including field work, quantity takeoffs, budget estimates, and report writing.
- Work with the Building Information Modeling team to develop drawings and details for existing-building projects.
- Conduct computer-aided analysis of building-envelope details and performance.
- Assist with preparing tender specifications, drawings, and sketches.
- Conduct field reviews and other contract-administration duties as required.
- Knowledge of embodied carbon, climate resiliency, and adaptation strategies.
- Experience using building-envelope simulation tools such as THERM, Flixo, HEAT3, or WUFI to model heat transfer, moisture transport, and hygrothermal performance, including interpreting results and applying them to design optimization and detail development.
- Access to a passport and willingness to travel for work.
About the company
Entuitive builds software and technology products that improve how people work, originally focusing on environmental and geotechnical industries and now serving broader markets. Its products automate data capture, reporting, risk management, and health and safety tasks to reduce human error, save time on site, and lower costs. The solutions work by providing on-site and reporting workflows that streamline processes and promote safer practices, with an emphasis on intuitive design and industry collaboration to ensure market suitability. What sets Entuitive apart is its practical focus on time and cost savings across multiple industries, achieved through close collaboration with industry professionals and a commitment to usable, need-aligned tools. The company’s goal is to help users work more efficiently and safely by delivering software that saves time, reduces risk, and cuts expenses.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Christchurch, New Zealand
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Entuitive launched a $10,000 annual structural engineering scholarship in 2026.
- Careers pages show active co-op recruiting across Canadian offices, signaling ongoing headcount demand.
- Recent project coverage and awards strengthen credibility for winning larger public-infrastructure engagements.
What critics are saying
- Entuitive still depends on cyclical AEC project demand, especially transportation and building rehabilitation.
- Competitors like WSP, Stantec, and AECOM crowd out mid-market consulting margins immediately.
- If digital productivity stalls, Entuitive loses differentiation and becomes a commoditized engineering services firm.
What makes Entuitive unique
- Entuitive spans structural engineering, building envelope, sustainability, and construction engineering across Canada.
- Its 2026 digital-first process uses parametric design, bespoke software, and data-driven modelling.
- The firm won an Ontario Engineering Project Award for Gardiner Expressway rehabilitation delivered early.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Parental Leave
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Hybrid Work Options
- Profit Sharing