Building Envelope Engineer Jobs

• Preparing clear, concise, cohesive, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Developing scopes for remediation and/or design documents for the repair of existing structures.
• Conducting forensic field investigations to determine the cause and origin of incidents related to residential and commercial property damage claims and/or construction or design defect claims.
• Utilizing your depth of Knowledge in structural and/or building envelope investigations to independently analyze single family residences, residential developments, and commercial properties.
• Reviewing information to investigate the standards or care pertaining to various participants involved in the design and construction of building projects.
• Communicating technical ideas and conditions accurately to diverse audiences using industry vocabulary as well as layman’s terms.
• Independently managing time and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Regularly and directly communicating with a variety of clients and managing concurrent projects with varying sizes, scopes, client types, and duration.
• Performing independent and Project Management assigned duties related to structural assessments, design compliance reports, notice of claim reports, and building envelope investigations for both commercial and residential buildings.
• Acting as the project manager across 5-10 active projects and serving as the in-house support specialist to coordinate tasks, provide client support or education, and effectively mentor and teach team members.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate architectural issues clearly, verbally and in writing, to audiences with varying technical proficiency.
• Comfort with one-on-one client interactions and speaking to small audiences (virtual & in-person), as well as the willingness and ability to testify in court as required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher Civil Engineering (with a Structural emphasis} or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license in one or more states.
• Working skills in Microsoft 365 suite, RESA, and construction industry inspection software.
• Working knowledge of engineering design and analysis, including experience as a structural engineer or architectural engineer.
• Direct background and experience with residential and/or commercial building forensic engineering, addressing structural, building envelope, compliance reports, claim reports, and building envelope investigations (Preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering and construction administration.
• Strong Knowledge of the residential (IRC), commercial (IBC), and existing (IEBC) I-codes.

• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to sit for extended periods as required to perform design, reporting, and other analysis duties.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to carry an extension ladder and climb on a roof using OSHA safety standards.
• Willingness and ability to perform observation and evaluation tasks in narrow, shallow, or confined conditions.
• Ability to attend meetings at various offices, field, and construction sites.

Benefits

• Company profit sharing and bonus program
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 401k with company match
• Costco & Gym Membership Reimbursement
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% coverage for employees