Engineer - Facade

WSP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Bengaluru is seeking a Façade Engineer to design and develop tomorrow's building envelopes, ensuring aesthetics, sustainability and energy efficiency. You will join a multidisciplinary team and contribute in design meetings, reporting, and material research.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers and contractors. Ideal candidates hold a degree in a built environment field and have façade design experience, with an interest in environmental performance and

Qualifications

• Degree in built environment disciplines is required.
• Experience in façade design/engineering or related building physics work.
• Willingness to pursue Chartered Engineer status with a recognised institution.
• Interest in facades and cladding markets.
• Understanding impact of façade systems on structure and energy performance.
• Knowledge of environmental aspects in façade design (thermal, daylight, solar).
• Strong building envelope design, detailing, procurement routes and risk assessment.
• Good communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design meetings and present scheme calculations and sketches.
• Research potential cladding materials and prepare design reports.
• Collaborate with architects, structural and environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians and contractors.
• Assist in site inspections and write/review project reports.
• Support overall building envelope design and detailing across project stages.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Building physics

Sustainability design

Progress toward chartered status

Facade experience knowledge

Detailing proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Facade Engineering / Structural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Architecture or similar

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Strand7

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Mepla

Vitrages

Bisco

Trisco

Builddesk

Flixo

Job description

Do you have a passion for building design and a desire to create innovative solutions?

WSP, a world leader in engineering professional services, is seeking a talented and motivated Façade Engineer to join our dynamic team in Bengaluru. In this exciting role, you'll play a key role in designing and developing the building envelopes of tomorrow, ensuring they are not only aesthetically pleasing but also sustainable and energy efficient.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Participate in design meetings, contributing to discussions and presenting scheme calculations and sketches.
• Conduct research on potential cladding materials.
• Prepare design reports for various stages of the project, including concept, scheme, and detail.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians, and contractors.
• Participate in site inspections and assist in writing/reviewing reports.

What we\'re looking for:

• A recognised degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in built environment discipline (Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar area)
• Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role or other relevant industry experience in building physics and sustainability design
• A willingness to progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution.
• An interest in the facades/cladding market.
• A desire to understand the impact of façade systems on the structure and environmental performance of buildings.
• An interest in environmental aspects of façade design, including thermal performance, daylight, and solar control.
• In-depth technical and design skills related to building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment
• Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of higher-than-normal workload
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments and to develop and maintain successful client relationships.
• Planning and organisational skills with excellent communications skills (both written and verbal).
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (e.g. Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Proficiency in Façade Embodied Carbon Assessment will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of and some ability to use analysis software tools (structural or thermal) such as Strand7, ANSYS, Solid Works, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus.