Graduate Enclosure Consultant, Diagnostics

About the Role

In this position, the qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. They will assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing enclosure systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project tasks
• Review and organize project-related documents
• Research building codes and industry standards
• Write assessment reports
• Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing, travel required
• Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software
• Analyze proposed repair/design options
• Design and draft repair drawings and details
• Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications
• Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing
• Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes
• Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
• Computer Aided Drafting/Design: AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper
• Building performance modeling software (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)
• Familiarity with exterior wall systems
• Familiarity with roofing assemblies
• Familiarity with building structural systems
• Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Qualifications

• M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture with a focus in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track
• Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high-performance buildings.
• Sound technical background
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is preferred.
• Develop a strong background in building façade and roofing assemblies.
• Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts.
• Knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.