Facade Engineer

Surface Design; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Surface Design in Sydney is seeking a Facade Engineer to join a specialist team focused on high-performance building envelopes. You will develop facade design solutions, analyse envelope performance, and apply building physics to optimise energy, thermal and acoustic outcomes.

Collaborating with architects, structural engineers and other consultants, you will prepare technical drawings and reports, review design documentation, and support project delivery from concept through construction with a

Qualifications

• Experience in facade design and detailed envelope development.
• Knowledge of thermal, moisture, and acoustic behavior of building envelopes.
• Structural engineering skills related to facade systems and fixings.
• Familiarity with building physics, energy performance, solar control, and ventilation.
• Degree in engineering or building science.

Responsibilities

• Develop facade design solutions from concept to construction.
• Analyze building envelopes for performance and compliance with codes.
• Prepare technical drawings and reports.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and other consultants.
• Support project delivery and contribute to sustainable façade methodologies.

Skills

Facade design & engineering

Building envelope performance

Structural engineering for facades

Building physics & energy

Communication & teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (civil/structural/mechanical) or Building Science

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Facade performance simulation tools

Job description

Company Description

Surface Design is a Sydney-based consultancy focused on creating a sustainable future through environmentally responsible design. Established in 2010, the firm has grown into a team of engineers and designers dedicated to Environmental Sustainable Design and facade engineering. The team works collaboratively, combining sustainable design principles with technical facade expertise to deliver high-performance building envelopes. Surface Design is involved in projects across all major Australian cities, as well as international projects. Applicants can expect to join a small, specialized team where sustainability, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration are central to the practice.

Role Description

The Facade Engineer will work full time based in Sydney, NSW. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing facade design solutions, analyzing building envelopes for performance, and applying building physics principles to optimize thermal, acoustic, and environmental outcomes. The role involves collaborating with architects, structural engineers, and other consultants, preparing technical drawings and reports, and reviewing design documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and sustainability targets. The Facade Engineer will support project delivery from concept through detailed design and construction, participate in design meetings, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Surface Designs sustainable facade design methodologies.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Facade Design and Facade engineering, including concept development and detailed design of building envelopes.


• Candidates should possess knowledge of Building Envelope performance, including thermal, moisture, and acoustic behavior and integration with overall building systems.


• Candidates should possess Structural Engineering skills relevant to facade systems, including understanding of load paths, fixings, and material behavior.


• Candidates should possess expertise in Building Physics, including energy performance, solar control, ventilation, and comfort analysis.


• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical), building science, or a related discipline.


• Experience working with facade materials and systems (e.g., glass, metals, cladding, shading devices) and relevant standards and codes.


• Proficiency with design and analysis tools such as CAD/BIM software and facade or building physics simulation tools.


• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and a demonstrated interest in Environmental Sustainable Design.


• Prior experience in consultancy or building design projects is desirable but candidates with strong fundamentals and eagerness to learn are encouraged to apply.