Building Envelope Engineer | Façade Design Specialist

Role overview

Design and coordination

• Develop and review building envelope, façade, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, and external wall designs; convert architectural concepts into feasible engineering solutions.
• Assess performance, constructability, durability, compliance, loads, thermal movement, deflection, and supporting façade components.
• Coordinate designs with architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services, contractors, fabricators, and specialist consultants.
• Evaluate materials and prepare details, technical drawings, specifications, material schedules, calculations, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Review shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation details, technical submissions, design changes, substitutions, and alternative materials.
• Assess air and water penetration, insulation, condensation, thermal bridging, solar heat gain, energy efficiency, acoustic performance, and fire safety.
• Coordinate waterproofing details at joints, interfaces, parapets, balconies, roofs, windows, and façade penetrations.
• Select façade systems considering performance, lifecycle cost, appearance, maintenance, and budget; identify risks and interface or installation conflicts.
• Support tender documentation, scopes, specifications, cost assessments, and evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, workshops, value engineering, and continuous design and quality improvements.

Testing, site, and quality

• Support façade mock-ups, laboratory testing, and site performance testing; review results for air leakage, water penetration, structural performance, and thermal performance.
• Investigate defects, water ingress, sealant failures, cracking, corrosion, and material deterioration; recommend repairs and corrective actions.
• Inspect site installation quality, workmanship, material compliance, and conformity with approved drawings; coordinate technical clarifications and monitor installation progress.
• Maintain design revision, calculation, technical query, inspection, and approval records.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Building, or Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in façade engineering, building envelope design, curtain walls, cladding, or external wall construction.
• Knowledge of façade assemblies and materials; structural behavior, wind loading, anchorage, and movement; waterproofing, airtightness, and moisture management.
• Familiarity with thermal performance, insulation, condensation control, energy-efficient design, glazing, curtain walls, aluminum framing, cladding, and associated interfaces.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and prepare or review façade shop drawings, technical submissions, calculations, and specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, façade standards, fire safety, local regulations, and façade testing methods.
• Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and specialist consultants; familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Revit/BIM, structural analysis tools, thermal simulation, sustainable certification frameworks, and professional registration or façade certifications are advantageous.

Professional capabilities

• Analytical thinking, engineering judgment, problem solving, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple design packages, deadlines, and changing technical requirements; participate in site inspections, technical meetings, and façade testing.

What the employer offers

• The employer describes competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, varied project exposure, professional development, collaboration, technical resources, and career advancement opportunities.