RJC Engineers

Building Science and Restoration CAD/BIM Technologist

RJC Engineers  •  $54k - $65k/yr  •  Vancouver, CA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

About Us

RJC Engineers is a well-established, employee-owned engineering firm with a broad geographic footprint and deep roots across Canada and the United States. We are leaders in structural engineering, building science, structural restoration, structural glass engineering, parking facility design, and building energy modelling.

What sets us apart?

Our commitment to clients, cutting-edge technology, collaborative culture, and the passion of our people. We’re driven by a purpose: to positively impact our communities and invest in our team’s growth and success.

At RJC, you’ll join an inclusive, fast-paced team tackling exciting and complex projects. You’ll work alongside industry-leading experts, explore emerging technologies, and be supported in your continuous professional development.

Being an RJC Professional

We build our team around five key attributes:

  • Creative Mindset – You bring fresh ideas, challenge assumptions, and turn obstacles into opportunities.
  • Proactive Approach – You take initiative, anticipate challenges, and seek ways to create a positive impact.
  • Supportive Teamwork – You foster a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration, helping others succeed.
  • Trusted Advice – You act with integrity, expertise, and honesty, earning the confidence of clients and colleagues.
  • Lead with Purpose – You empower, support, and guide others, driving meaningful results.

Candidate Profile

At Read Jones Christoffersen LTD (RJC) the CAD/BIM Technologist creates detailed building models and drawings from design concepts, utilizing Revit to address challenges and enhance technical understanding. Responsibilities include customizing Revit tools, producing technical documentation, ensuring drawing quality, and coordinating with other disciplines while adhering to company standards.

Salary Range: $54,000-$65,000

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Produce drawings and detail packages for building science and restoration projects.
  • Generate project-specific technical information with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Develop finished drawings from general conceptual information and design notes.
  • Co-ordinate RJC’s drawings with those of other disciplines on projects.
  • Be accountable to Designers, Project Engineers and Technologists for drawing package production.
  • Suggest innovative solutions and implement where appropriate.
  • Visit sites as required to confirm existing conditions and dimensions.
  • Visit sites as required to understand the scope of work and project parameters.
  • Assist with site reviews and project administration on select projects.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION

  • Diploma/Certificate in Civil/Structural/Architectural Drafting from accredited Technical College
  • Curriculum must have included courses about building science and/or structural design. Project Management course experience is a definite asset

EXPERIENCE

  • Working experience or education background with AutoCAD and Revit, Bluebeam
  • Familiarity with the consulting engineering and architectural industry will be an asset
  • Construction experience and familiarity with site safety will be an asset

SKILLS

  • Committed to client service and technical excellence
  • Demonstrated and effective communication – both verbal and writing skills
  • Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally
  • Team player with the ability to work independently with minimum direction
  • Hard worker, ready to assume responsibility quickly and have fun at the same time
  • Inquisitive, clear thinker who can determine what work is required and who can draw rational conclusions from information available
  • Ability to conceptualize in three dimensions
  • Aptitude for working with existing facilities

What RJC Offers?

  • An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
  • Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
  • Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
  • A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including eligibility for a performance-based bonus and share ownership program
  • An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
  • Maternity and Parental Leave Top-up Program
  • Investing in your future, the opportunity to become part of an employee-owned organization and eligible for RJC’s matching Retirement Registered Saving Plan (RRSP)

Be Your Authentic Self

At RJC, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We proudly embrace all individuals and believe that every team member contributes to creating a welcoming environment. At RJC, inclusivity and diversity are commitments we all share.

We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted. Upon request, accommodations are available for any person with disabilities participating in the selection process.

Attention Staffing & Recruitment Agencies: RJC Engineers will not pay fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate unless a written service agreement has been established between a duly authorized representative of our Corporate Human Resources department and the recruitment/placement firm. In addition, to qualify for recruitment fees, all candidate resumes must be submitted to RJC Engineers, through our Corporate Human Resources department. Resumes and profiles sent to our managers without the express agreement of our Corporate Human Resources department will not be eligible for a fee

RJC Engineers

About RJC Engineers

We are on a mission to futureproof Canada, one project at a time. From changing your city's skyline to restoring heritage, we have been engineering vibrant spaces for more than seven decades.

Our impact includes buzzworthy projects in structural engineering, restoration, and glass design. We are equally enthusiastic about building science, building energy modelling, and state-of-the-art parking garage design.

You may have heard of our work from headline-grabbing projects like the BMO Centre Expansion, CIBC SQUARE, The Stack, M City Condos, St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church Restoration and The Well, to name a few. These projects are made possible because our engineers have a reputation for thinking ahead. Bridging sustainability and innovation, we are proud when we deliver designs that challenge the status quo.

With offices across Canada, and a growing presence in the U.S., our clients get the ‘RJC advantage’ with personal attention from senior-level engineers who know the challenges of their local neighbourhoods first-hand. We believe that an elevated space for the community trickles down to an elevated lifestyle. For us, every project is a new chance to make connections, while serving the communities we belong to by injecting fresh designs into the spaces they will use every day.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, CA
Year Founded
1948
Website
rjc.ca
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