Facade Engineer – Building Envelope & Curtain Wall Design

A multidisciplinary consultancy recognized for pioneering façade solutions in commercial, cultural, healthcare, and high-rise sectors. The practice blends building science, material research, and digital fabrication to create resilient, energy-efficient exteriors. You will join an agile, geographically dispersed team that values knowledge-sharing, rigorous analysis, and imaginative thinking—whether you contribute from a studio desk or your own remote workspace.  

Responsibilities  

- Lead concept-to-completion façade system design—curtain walls, windows, cladding.  

- Run structural and thermal simulations in THERM, WINDOW, Strand7, RFEM, MEPLA.  

- Detail complex interfaces ensuring air-, water-, and vapor-tight assemblies.  

- Specify weather-resistant materials balancing aesthetics, durability, and cost.  

- Coordinate BIM workflows in Revit and AutoCAD with architects and structural teams.  

- Prepare shop drawings and review fabricator submittals for compliance.  

- Oversee laboratory and field testing—airtightness, water penetration, impact, and pull-out.  

- Investigate building envelope failures; write forensic reports with remedial strategies.  

- Mentor junior designers and liaise with contractors during site inspections.  

- Collaborate remotely with cross-disciplinary teams across multiple time zones.  

Requirements  

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architectural, Civil, or Structural Engineering.  

- 5+ years dedicated to façade design or building-envelope consulting.  

- Proficiency in THERM, WINDOW, Revit, AutoCAD, and at least one FEA package.  

- Command of ASCE 7, AAMA, ASTM, NFRC, and relevant energy codes.  

- Proven record delivering projects from schematic design through construction.  

- Strong grasp of hygrothermal behavior, moisture migration, and condensation control.  

- Fluent technical English—clear reports, persuasive presentations, concise markups.  

- Analytical mindset, meticulous detailing, and deadline discipline.  

- Eligibility to work in the United States; willingness to travel for site reviews.  

- Bonus: Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered status, LEED AP, or CW certification.