Voltas Engineering Ltd. is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm providing comprehensive engineering design and consulting services across British Columbia. Our expertise includes Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural, Civil, Building Envelope, Energy Modelling, Fire Protection, and other building engineering services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Building Envelope Specialist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be involved in building envelope assessments, design development, technical documentation, construction reviews, and coordination with clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct building envelope assessments, investigations, and condition evaluations for residential, commercial, and multi-family buildings.
- Perform field reviews and site inspections to assess existing building envelope conditions and identify deficiencies.
- Prepare building envelope design drawings, details, specifications, and technical reports.
- Develop construction details for roofing, waterproofing, below-grade systems, exterior cladding, windows, doors, balconies, and wall assemblies.
- Review architectural and structural drawings to identify building envelope requirements and potential design conflicts.
- Provide technical recommendations and solutions for building envelope deficiencies, water ingress, moisture management, and building performance issues.
- Prepare building envelope reports, deficiency assessments, repair recommendations, and rehabilitation scopes of work.




- Conduct construction progress reviews to verify general conformance with design documents and project specifications.
- Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, contractors, developers, and other project stakeholders.
- Review shop drawings, product submittals, and construction documentation.
- Assist with building envelope rehabilitation, new construction, and building renewal projects.
- Ensure design documentation and recommendations align with applicable building codes, standards, and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

- Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Building Science, Building Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in building envelope consulting, design, assessment, or construction.
- Positive understanding of building science principles, including heat transfer, air leakage, moisture control, condensation, and waterproofing.
- Knowledge of building envelope assemblies, including roofing, cladding, windows, doors, balconies, and below-grade waterproofing systems.
- Experience in conducting site inspections, field reviews, and building condition assessments.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, construction details, and specifications.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Familiarity with the BC Building Code, National Building Code, and applicable building envelope standards.
- Strong technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Building Envelope Specialist (Surrey)
🏢 Voltas Engineering com.
📍 Surrey