Building Science Consultant

Stantec

Junior Building Science Consultant joining a multidisciplinary team at Stantec, supporting building enclosure design and investigations in San Francisco.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $85,400 - $119,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 but not required
Familiarity with construction materials, drawings, and specifications is a plus
Working knowledge or willingness to learn MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Revit
Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Science OR 2+ years of relevant work experience
0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships or co‑op experience
Coursework or internship exposure to building science or building enclosure concepts preferred
Revit experience or exposure is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

building science principlestechnical report writingdraftingdesign supportfield testingdata organizationproject coordinationconstruction materials knowledgebuilding enclosure designbuilding enclosure investigation

Soft Skills

clear verbal communicationclear written communicationteam collaborationtask managementprofessional attitudecuriositystrong work ethicwillingness to learninterest in technical writingability to manage multiple projects

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Building ScienceMaster’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in ArchitectureMaster’s degree in Construction ManagementMaster’s degree in Building Sciencevalid driver’s licenseclean DMV record