Building Envelope Project Engineer

Our Façade Engineeringpractice provides consulting services to architects building owners and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges improves constructability maximizes energy efficiency and increases security. We offer a range of services for the full building life cycle to help clients execute ambitious architectural visions. Our consulting services include materials research specialty analyses detailed design engineering and construction support and glass and building envelope failure the technology-driven cladding industry innovation comes with the territory. Nearly two-thirds of the building envelopes we design and engineer are based on customized systems that involved unique combinations of materials.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Façade Practice. This individual will be responsible for the engineering and detailing of façade and other building envelope systems.This includes running relevant analyses calculations materials and systems research and coordinating project work with the team. Must be conscientious and creative detail-oriented and professional with attentiveness to client communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform building envelope analyses using specialized software (e.g. structural loading/deflections thermal analysis condensation risk geometry).

• Research materials and systems to evaluate project suitability and interpret building codes design documents and specifications.

• Prepare and review engineering calculation packages for façade/building envelope systems and develop detailing in both 2D and 3D formats for clear client communication.

• Support construction administration including responding to RFIs managing submittals attending construction meetings performing site inspections and preparing field reports.

• Coordinate project work with internal and external stakeholdersdesign architects structural engineers conservators testing labs owners/representatives contractors and other Thornton Tomasetti offices.

• Support team leadership by facilitating clear communication contributing to guidance for project teams and fostering strong professional relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering structural focus. Masters degree preferred.

• 5 years of experience preferrable with engineering of façade systems.

• Professional Engineer and/or SE License preferred.

• Direct knowledge of building envelope systems including roofing and waterproofing glazing assemblies and claddings and experience with large-scale projects.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revit AutoCAD and analysis tools (STRAND Mepla etc.).

• Experience with Sketchup Rhino/Grasshopper Python THERM WUFI is preferred.

• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.