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Our Portland office is seeking a Building Science Consultant to join our Portland team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is eager to develop their technical skills in building science and building enclosure consulting.
We are a multidisciplinary group of engineers and architects specializing in building enclosure design, investigation, and rehabilitation for both new and existing buildings. Junior staff work closely with senior consultants and project managers and receive hands-on training, mentoring, and structured professional development.
For new construction projects, we support the design and construction of durable, sustainable, and high-performance building envelopes. For existing buildings, we assist with investigating enclosure issues and designing repair strategies.
We value technical growth, curiosity, collaboration, work-life balance, and an environment that supports learning and mentorship. This is a full-time, entry-level to early-career position that offers exposure to a wide range of building science services.
Your Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of senior staff, the junior consultant will:

• Assist with project document reviews (drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals).
• Participate in site visits and prepare site visit documentation and reports.
• Support building envelope failure investigations and condition assessments.
• Assist with field testing of enclosure performance (water leakage, air leakage, whole-building air testing, infrared thermography).
• Support observation and documentation of project mock-ups.
• Attend design and construction meetings and help document discussions and action items.
• Assist with basic project coordination tasks.
• Assist with technical report writing and data organization.
• Provide drafting and design support for contract documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Participate in internal training and continuing education programs.
• Work in a combination of office and field environments.

Qualifications
Your Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of building science principles (air, thermal, moisture, and vapor control concepts).
• Strong interest in building enclosure design and investigation.
• Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects with guidance.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in developing technical writing skills.
• Professional attitude, curiosity, and a strong work ethic.
• Construction site experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with construction materials, drawings, and specifications is a plus.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Science OR 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience, including internships or co-op experience.
• Coursework or internship exposure to building science or building enclosure concepts preferred

Work Environment
Office work includes regular use of computers and periods of sitting. Field work may include site visits and exposure to weather and active construction environments.
Pursuant to applicable Oregon law and the Portland City Code, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with fair chance hiring requirements.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like enhancing the durability of the built environment and improving energy efficiency of our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
About Us
Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements