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.

At RJC’s Kelowna office, you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling interesting projects with great teammates, while living in a city that blends natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed pace of life. Working at RJC Engineers’ Kelowna office offers the unique opportunity to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned engineering firm while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living in the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna is known for its balance of work and play—you can leave the office and be on a mountain bike trail, ski slope, golf course, or lakeshore within minutes. With a thriving local culture, vineyards and wineries, and a strong sense of community, Kelowna provides both professional opportunity and a high quality of life.

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, deeply human, responsive and client focused team tackling exciting and complex projects with expertise and experience. 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.

Location: Kelowna Office - 1626 Richter Street, Suite 214, Kelowna BC V1Y 2M3

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $120,000 plus dependent on experience

Candidate Profile

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the evaluation, assessment, and restoration or retrofitting of existing commercial, industrial, and residential building structures, and designing and retrofitting building enclosure systems. The successful candidate is personable and comfortable collaborating with clients and colleagues, communicating with contractors, and working on active construction sites. The candidate should have thorough knowledge of building enclosure design across the climate zones in BC and for a range of building types. A commitment to providing first-rate client service while delivering practical and creative solutions is required. Successful traits for this role include inquisitive outlook, being a hard worker who readily and quickly assumes responsibility, and most of all being a team player who can work interdependently within a group environment.

• Commitment to Company Culture: Alignment with RJC core values of honesty, trust, and long-term client success, with an appreciation for a workplace where people are valued above all else.
• Client-Focused: A genuine commitment to understanding and addressing clients' unique needs, with an emphasis on building long-term, trust-based relationships.
• Team-Oriented Mindset: Strong collaboration skills, valuing teamwork, and a dedication to contributing to a positive, family-like work environment.
• Mentorship Skills: Enthusiasm for mentoring junior staff, fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment that encourages professional development.
• Proven Experience: Experience in civil engineering, specializing in building science and restoration.
• Adaptable and Solutions-Driven: Resourceful and adaptable, with a strong focus on sound engineering that effectively meets client needs and project goals.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage projects and clients from conceptual design to final completion
• Site investigation and evaluation of existing building structures and building envelope systems
• Formulate building envelope and structural rehabilitation programs and recommend the project concept to the client
• Design and analysis of existing building components, building envelope systems, upgrades and improvements
• Preparation of reports and studies
• Preparation of retrofit rehabilitation drawings and specifications
• Coordination with other engineering and architectural disciplines
• Contract administration/construction review while implementing building science and restoration work

Leadership Skills

• Ability to create and lead a small group of professionals
• Mentor and train junior staff

Business Acumen

• Commitment to providing first-rate client service and technical excellence
• Maintain and further develop our existing client base
• Market and solicit work from new clients
• Set project budgets and deliver projects within these budgets

Professional Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION

• Degree in civil engineering or material science from an accredited university
• Registered with or eligible for registration with EGBC.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 - 15 years of Building Science and Restoration experience
• Experience in a consulting firm would be considered an asset
• Supervision, mentoring and training of 2 to 3 engineers / technical staff / production.

SKILLS

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Committed to client service and technical excellence
• Team player with ability to work independently with minimum direction
• Fast learner with a keen eye for detail
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships
• Proven leadership skills

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).

• Mentorship with the most brilliant minds in the Building Science Restoration field.
• Strong ties to the executive team, a culture of transparency and engagement with strategic decisions.

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.