Senior Consulting Engineer/Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Job Overview

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving.

The Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. The work will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. This person must maintain professional relationships and involvement (associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel, by car, train / subway and air, to multiple job sites.

What You'll Do:

• Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions.
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
• Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree: in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience for the Consulting Engineer role. Will consider more experienced applicants for Senior Consulting Engineer roles.
• License: Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required
• Teamwork: Ability to work in a team environment.
• Deadline Management: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Graphic Skills: Strong computer graphic skills.
• Additional Experience: Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.
• Travel: Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.