Intermediate Building Envelope Specialist
CA$73k - CA$100k
Senior
Bachelor's
Toronto, ON, Canada
HybridThree days in-office per week required.
Architecture & Civil Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- At least five 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 License Engineer, or eligibility for registration, is an asset.
- Ability to communicate effectively in French, both written and verbal, is an asset.
- Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to produce clear, precise, and 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 and physical ability 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 impacts 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 effects on heat loss, condensation risk, energy efficiency, and enclosure resilience.
- Knowledge of embodied carbon, climate resiliency, and adaptation strategies is an asset.
- Experience with building-envelope simulation tools such as THERM, Flixo, HEAT3, or WUFI for modeling heat transfer, moisture transport, and hygrothermal performance, including the ability to interpret results and apply them to design optimization and detail development, is an asset.
- Valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and maintenance of that access throughout employment.
- Access to a passport and willingness to travel for work are assets.
Responsibilities
- Execute building-envelope consulting projects, including design and performance work for building-envelope systems in new buildings.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on projects of varying scales through project management, coordination, and participation in project delivery to maintain a high level of service.
- Assist with researching new products and systems as needed to service 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.
- Perform 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively in French, both written and verbal.
- Strong technical writing skills for producing clear, precise, well-structured reports, assessments, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of embodied carbon, climate resiliency, and adaptation strategies.
- Experience using THERM, Flixo, HEAT3, or WUFI for building-envelope simulation and applying modeling results 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