Engineer - Facade

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a talented Façade Engineer to join our team in Bengaluru. You will be integral to designing and developing innovative building envelopes that balance aesthetics with energy efficiency and sustainability.

You will participate in design meetings, research cladding materials, and prepare reports across concept to detail. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and site oversight will be key elements of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in built environment discipline (Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or similar).
• Experience in a façade design/engineering role or related building physics and sustainability design.
• Willingness to progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognized institution.
• Interest in façades/cladding markets and understanding their impact on structure and environmental performance.
• Interest in environmental aspects of façade design (thermal performance, daylight, solar control).
• Strong technical/design skills in building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels, and maintain client relationships.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper).
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (European or others) will be a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in built environment (Façade/Building Engineering or Architecture)

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 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.