Assistant Facade Engineer

Egis Engineering & Consulting Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Inhabit, a specialist design consultancy, is growing its Hong Kong office and seeking an Assistant Façade Engineer to join the team. Based in Hong Kong, you will contribute to facade design and engineering for HK and Asia projects, collaborating with architects and engineers to deliver integrated facade solutions.

You will prepare submission calculations for Buildings Department, review drawings, and support site inspections during construction, fabrication, and installation, working closely

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with engineering software.
• Strong written and spoken English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of facades for building projects in Hong Kong and across Asia.
• Preparation of calculation reports for local government submissions.
• Assisting in the review of shop drawings and contractor-provided calculations.
• Attending inspections during the construction, installation, and fabrication of concrete and steel structures.
• Participating in meetings alongside senior team members to provide engineering input to the design process.
• Daily communication with the engineering manager and team members to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Communication skills

English & Cantonese proficiency

2+ years construction/engineering

Education

Higher Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Strand7

SAP2000

Job description

Inhabit is a specialist consultancy focused on the design and advancement of the built environment. We are committed to making positive impact at global scale with human experience central to our activities. Our solutions-led approach provides Inhabit opportunities to work as creative design partners with acknowledged industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering and Sustainable Design from concept to completion. Our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

Designing a sustainable future starts with diversity. At Inhabit, we’re committed to building that future, wherever in the world that may be. We recognise that it is only through diversity that we can create the best built environment possible, which is only accomplished in a climate of inclusion. If you share in this belief, we invite and encourage you to join us in constructing that future with Inhabit.

Job Description

As our Hong Kong office continues to grow, undertaking new projects with some of Asia’s most prestigious and well-respected architecture firms and clients, we are seeking an Assistant Façade Engineer based in our Hong Kong office to join our team.

About the Role

The role includes:

• Design and engineering of facades for building projects in Hong Kong and across Asia.
• Preparation of calculation reports for local government submissions.
• Assisting in the review of shop drawings and contractor-provided calculations.
• Attending inspections during the construction, installation, and fabrication of concrete and steel structures.
• Participating in meetings alongside senior team members to provide engineering input to the design process.
• Daily communication with the engineering manager and team members to ensure project alignment.

Requirements (Compulsory)

Skills and Experience

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with various engineering software.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in both English and Cantonese.

Requirements (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis Software (e.g., Strand7, SAP2000).
• Experience in Structural Engineering.
• TCP T3 qualification under the RSE stream.
• Experience in preparing submissions for the Buildings Department is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage.

In September 2021, we officially inaugurated our new Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Hong Kong, reorganising our business and aiming for growth in one of the world’s largest and most diverse infrastructure markets.