Careers at Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited

At Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited we are always interested and on the lookout for Structural Engineers, Building Envelope Engineers, Civil Engineering Technologists and Draftspersons who would be an asset to our team. We have offices in both Ottawa and Toronto, and we offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package as well as a company pension plan. We have a great team of people to work with, a collaborative workplace, and opportunities for career advancement within the firm.

If you are interested in working for AAR, please forward your resume for consideration. We keep all resumes on file for six months and use these to fill positions as they become available.

Designer – Building Envelope

Posting #25.01
March 2025
Location: Ottawa, office

As a Building Envelope Engineering Designer, you will be responsible for supporting project delivery primarily in the Building Envelope & Building Sciences Team at Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited (AAR). The position reports to the Building Envelope Team Leader and you will work closely with several engineers within the firm. As a Building Envelope Engineering Designer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the durability, performance, and sustainability of building exteriors and assemblies. You’ll work closely with architects, contractors, and other engineering teams to optimize building designs and materials, enhancing the overall building performance, and prevent unwanted material and assembly failures.

As a Building Envelope Engineering Designer, you will participate in a variety of engineering functions related to the services we provide for investigations, assessments, design, construction review, building retrofits and building repairs. Work will be completed under the close supervision and mentorship of senior engineers, and within a team of peers. Tasks include:

Building condition assessments and surveys. Gather information from existing drawings, site surveys, exploratory openings, prepare reports including detailed analyses and recommendations.
Forensic investigations into cladding, roofing, and waterproofing material, and system failures. Diagnose problems and failures within the assemblies and provide clear and concise recommended repair options.
Design and assist in the preparation of detailed drawings, sketches, specifications, and scopes of work for rehabilitation and repair projects for cladding, roofing, and waterproofing assemblies.
Provide onsite quality assurance field reviews to ensure that the installation of building envelope components aligns with the approved designs and specifications, maintaining high-quality standards throughout the construction process.
Perform contract administration on rehabilitation projects including maintaining detailed records of design changes, specifications, test results, and project progress. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for stakeholders as required.
Performance Testing and Evaluation, including various tests, such as air and water infiltration tests, to assess the performance of the building envelope and recommend improvements based on results.
Work closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate building envelopes and structural systems seamlessly into the overall building design and construction process for a variety of rehabilitation projects.
Work closely with building owners and property managers to act as a technical advisor, providing guidance and recommendations regarding building envelope design, materials, and performance.
Perform infrared thermographic hygrothermal analysis of building claddings and envelopes to determine areas of heat loss, moisture ingress, or other deficiencies within the cladding assemblies.

This position requires;

Highly adaptable and flexible personality, able to balance competing priorities and to deliver expected results on time. Our working environment is supportive but highly dynamic with changing priorities and exposure to varying project types and engineering problems;
An individual who has 0-3 years of building envelope / building science engineering work experience;
Ability to complete work autonomously as well as within a supportive team;
Working towards obtaining Professional Engineer designation;
Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to clearly communicate with colleagues, collaborators and client / stakeholders;
High problem solving capacity;
Basic understanding of all construction disciplines and general construction practices, as well as, knowledge of codes, acts and regulations pertaining to Building Envelope engineering;
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and other related computer software systems;
Ability to understand and interpret architectural and engineering drawings;
Professional ethical approach and demeanor;
Security clearance of all employees is required to operate the firm. All new employees are required to work towards obtaining a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) level of Secret Level 2 with the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD). It is expected shortly after starting employment with Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Ltd. that the new employee will obtain a PSC level of Reliability. Security screenings may utilize law enforcement inquiries with mandatory electronic fingerprint requirements. Credit checks may also be included in the screening. Depending on the project, employees may eventually be required to obtain a security clearance level over and above Secret Level 2 which may require a personnel interview with CISD or another security branch of the government, which may also involve a polygraph exam;
Knowledge of analysis softwares such as Wufi, FlirTools, and Therm will be considered an asset but is not necessary;
Bilingual (French / English) abilities will be considered an asset but is not necessary;
Access to a vehicle for site visits and meetings is required. Related expenses such as mileage and parking are reimbursed by the firm.

Start date: Negotiable, summer 2025.

AAR offers the following general compensation package for the above role:

Yearly salary between $60,000 – $80,000 depending on experience level.
Vacation credit of 10 days per year, or 15 days per year for an individual with more than 3 years of comparable experience.
Group insurance coverage for medical, dental, life insurance and long and short-term disability. Membership commences after 3 months of full-time employment. Individual costs for each plan member are shared equally by the employee and the firm.
Group pension plan membership is offered after 3 months of full-time employment. The firm contributes an amount equal to the employee member’s contribution to the plan up to 5%.

AAR is an employee-owned company. In addition to the above, shares may be offered to staff, based on years of service, level of work quality and effort.

AAR encourages all staff to continue learning. Financial support is made available for our staff to obtain Continued Education Credits (or similar) or other targeted training that will enhance the employee’s skill set and meet PEO requirements.

AAR encourages all staff to enjoy social activities with their colleagues. In addition to yearly staff BBQ and Christmas parties, several social activities are organized for staff to enjoy. In the last year this has included a HOPE volleyball team, a Redblacks football game, team BBQs, softball tournament, office games, evening events and more!

How to apply: send your resumé to careersottawa@aar.ca. Indicate the Job Posting # (25.01) in the subject line and cover page.

Designer – Structural Engineering

Posting #25.02
March 2025
Location: Ottawa, office

As a Structural Designer, you will be responsible for the design and preparation of construction documents for building structures in the Structural Design Team at Adjeleian Allen Rubeli Limited (AAR). The position reports to the Structural Design Team Principal and you will work closely with several engineers and the drafting team within the firm. As a Structural Designer, you will assist in the design and preparation of contract documents and reports for a variety of projects. This will include being exposed to a variety of different construction materials such as concrete, structural steel, wood and masonry in both new design and retrofit projects. The Structural Designer will have the following responsibilities:

Assist in structural analysis, design and detailing of structural elements of a building;
Develop an in-depth understanding of engineering principles, building codes and standards;
Produce engineering calculations, sketches, drawings and specifications.
Follow company procedures and protocols;
Meet project timeline and milestones;
Design of retrofit or repair details;
Review of structural work under construction;
Review of fabricators shop drawings;
Investigation of building components and/or report writing;
Other related functions.