Engineer - Facade

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

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a skilled Façade Engineer in Bengaluru to design and develop building envelopes that are aesthetically pleasing, energy efficient, and sustainable. You will engage in design meetings, contribute to calculations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality façade solutions.

The role emphasizes building physics, environmental performance, and advancing towards Chartered Engineer status, with opportunities for growth within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Degree in façade engineering, structural, mechanical, or architecture.
• Experience in façade design/engineering and building physics.
• Willingness to pursue Chartered status with a recognized institution.
• Interest in facades/cladding market and environmental impact of façade systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design meetings, presenting scheme calculations and sketches.
• Research potential cladding materials and their performance.
• Prepare design reports for concept, scheme, and detail stages.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Assist in site inspections and write/review project reports.

Skills

Façade engineering

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Grasshopper

Building physics

Thermal performance

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in built environment

Tools

Strand7

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Mepla

Trisco

Vitrages

Job description

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 recognized 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 organizational 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.

Responsibilities

Experience - 5+ Years

Qualifications

• Experience of having worked with façade access systems, either within a consultancy or from a contractor’s role.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of façade access systems, their performance and operation, as well as the current engineering standards, practices, regulations and legislation.
• Be an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a relevant academic background.
• Be competent in AutoCAD and/or Revit and 3D design software.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

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