Integral Group is a team of local leaders with global voices and a passion for deep green engineering solutions. We provide a full range of building system design and energy analysis services, with a staff widely regarded as innovative leaders in their fields. Located in fifteen offices across North America and the United Kingdom, along with an international network of affiliates, our passion for sustainable design runs deep.
Our organization is designed to specifically meet the challenge of accelerating critical change in sustainable building practices. Our integrated approach to building systems design allows us to enhance opportunities that nature provides, working in harmony with a building’s environment to reduce its reliance on outside energy sources. For us, sustainability is second nature and our design approach continues to be a reflection of our commitment to creating a better future for generations to come.
Trust. Nurture. Inspire. We’re committed to engaging you with learning and growth opportunities. As a relationship based people-centric firm, we are focused on making a difference in the world with the people we interact with. You’ll enjoy great benefits including half-day Fridays, and award-winning open office design and location and company-sponsored social events. With Canadian offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Toronto, and high-profile projects around the world, we are a growing company and were ranked as one of Canada’s Top 50 Workplaces three times in the last five years.
THE POSITION
Incorporate building envelope details, information, and utilize factors to determine the building’s efficiency under various design conditions. Includes simulating building and environmental conditions for analysis purposes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop sustainable design concepts and conduct specific tasks related to the preparation of sustainable design analysis and reports. Receive and execute instructions from the Team Leader and be responsible and accountable for completing the assigned tasks with required level of quality on schedule under the Team Leader’s guidance and supervision.
This work will require being familiar with the following building elements:
Wall and window constructions and energy performance
Heating and cooling systems
Ventilation systems
Lighting systems
Building design processes (typical and sustainable)
Interactions of different building systems, and how systems can be optimized to work together to create highly sustainable building
Familiarity with building design principles acquired through energy simulation will provide an excellent grounding in building design principles and will lead to more intensive building modeling work.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in Building/Mechanicalengineering, or related equivalent is required
A.Sc.T. accreditation an asset
EIT with the eligibility to apply for PEng certification
LEED AP certification or commitment to get LEED AP certified
Minimum 1 year experience in building systems engineeringand providing sustainable design consulting
Basic familiarity with using the latest version of applicable codes, standards and sustainable building rating systems
Basic operating knowledge ofadvanced building energy analysis
Ability to think mechanically and/or mechanically inclined
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and be a team player
Critical thinking and problem solving
Good communication skills
Strong listening skills to receive and executive instructions from Design staff
CHARACTER
You are results oriented, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude, are resourceful; and have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility. Integral Group is a dynamic, forward-thinking company with a great team environment and welcomes applications from like-minded individuals.
TO APPLY:
If you believe you have the above-mentioned qualifications and experience, we want to hear from you! Qualified and interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to resumes@integralgroup.com.
We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as excellent benefits, training, development, and an upbeat work environment.
We appreciate all expressions of interest and carefully review all resumes received. Regrettably, we are only able to contact applicants directly who are selected for interview. Thank you for your interest in Integral Group.