Hybrid Facade Engineer | High-Profile Project Delivery

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

High-profile projects

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialised Facade Engineer to lead design, specification and oversight of building facade systems. You will ensure performance, durability and aesthetics across projects in Queenstown with emphasis on materials, weatherproofing and thermal performance.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers, review submittals, and perform site inspections to verify conformance with design intent. Hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in structural or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in facade engineering.
• Strong knowledge of façade systems, materials and building physics.
• Proficient in facade design software and calculations.
• Familiar with building codes and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer complex facade systems such as curtain walls, windows and cladding.
• Prepare detailed specifications, drawings and calculations for facade elements.
• Ensure facades meet weather resistance, insulation and acoustic performance.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections to verify installation quality and compliance.

Skills

Facade design

Building physics

Code compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Design software

Education

Degree in structural or mechanical engineering

Tools

Facade design software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a specialised Facade Engineer to lead design, specification and oversight of building facade systems. You will ensure performance, durability and aesthetics across projects in Queenstown with emphasis on materials, weatherproofing and thermal performance.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers, review submittals, and perform site inspections to verify conformance with design intent. Hybrid work options available.