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ABOUT CAGBCFor over 20 years, CAGBC has led the movement for high-performing, green buildings. We believe that by transforming the built environment, we can create a more sustainable future and communities where people can thrive in resilient, healthy buildings and homes.Job PurposeReporting to the Director, Certification Services, the Certification Reviewer I/II, Energy HVAC is a member of a technical team that conducts reviews for the LEED Rating Systems, Zero Carbon Building Standards and IREE certification, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness. This individual draws on cross-cutting knowledge and direct experience with the programs to serve as a qualified assessor, technical resource, and problem-solver. This is a new seat on a team of Certification Reviewers.Key ResponsibilitiesCertification ReviewPerform in-depth technical review of project documentation related to energy/HVAC, including calculations and construction drawings, to determine compliance with certification program requirements and referenced standards.Perform quality control (QC) review of work completed by CAGBC reviewers and third parties.Provide technical subject matter expertise related to field of expertise, for example, building energy performance and modelling, HVAC&R systems and technologies, commissioning, and indoor air quality.Participate in the development of the rating systems, technical support tools, and project-specific compliance options.Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of team members through collaboration.Strive for continuous improvement within the review team, including suggesting improvements to processes and tools to improve internal efficiency, program consistency, and client experience.Offer technical support as requested for other initiatives of the CAGBC, such as funded research.Client ServicesRespond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner, with thoughtful and accurate technical guidance.Educate the marketplace by effectively communicating technical advice through market engagement channels.Liaise with co-workers, volunteers, stakeholders, and others.Other ResponsibilitiesPerform related responsibilities and duties as assigned by?your?supervisor.NOTE: This job description highlights the general nature and level of the assignments required by this position. This is not a completely exhaustive list of responsibilities; additional duties will be assigned.Education and ExperienceUndergraduate degree (Master?s degree preferred) in a field of study related to:Engineering (mechanical, electrical),Building energy systems or similar.Minimum 5 years professional experience in area of specialty.Currently licensed professional in specialty area preferred, other professional certifications as relevant to area of expertise.Experience with a variety of high-performance building projects including low-carbon design, large scale retrofit. Experience with CAGBC certification programs preferred.Strong Knowledge of Canadian environmental building codes and standards relevant to specialty (e.g., MNECB/NECB, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, IPMVP Vol. III).Experience using energy modeling programs for commercial buildings (eQuest, IES etc.) and understanding of their input and output summary documentation.LEED Accredited Professional with specialty required (at time of hire or within 6 months).Experience in conducting certification or quality assurance reviews preferred.Completed or ability to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance at the Secret level is an asset.SKILLSDemonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (including technical writing), with the ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in plain language and solve problems.Proven ability to read, understand and interpret building codes and standards, construction drawings and site plans, specifications, environmental site assessment reports, life cycle assessments (LCA), build Location Ottawa , ON Work location Hybrid Salary $ 55,000 to $ 81,000 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible Source CareerBeacon #2688194 Various locations Ottawa, ON
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.