Building Enclosure Associate Principal Architect

ECS Southwest, LLP; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a senior building enclosure consultant to provide regional technical leadership and support for our enclosure staff in the Texas area. You will oversee projects, review technical reports, and help prepare proposals while guiding less experienced team members.

The role emphasizes business development, client interaction, and maintaining high standards across multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Licensed or certified as at least one: P.E., RA, IIBEC RRC/RWC/REWC/RBEC/CBECxP, or BECxP/CxA+BE.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Senior reviewer or similar designation from a competitor firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support building enclosure staff in the region.
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Support business development and client interactions.
• Lead and coach junior staff.
• Perform responsibilities at the regional level.

Skills

Leadership

Client interaction

Proposal development

Education

BS/MS in Civil Engineering or Architecture (NCARB)

P.E. licensure

RA licensure

IIBEC RRC/RWC/REWC/RBEC/CBECxP

BECxP / CxA+BE (UW-Madison)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities include providing technical expertise and supporting building enclosure staff within the region.
• Responsibilities also include performing the following:
  • Overseeing projects
  • Performing technical report reviews
  • Preparing and reviewing proposals
  • Business development and assisting other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
  • Leading and coaching junior staff members
  • Performing responsibilities at the regional level

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Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering preferred
• Licensed or certified as at least one of the following:
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Registered Architect (R.A.)
  • International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) offered RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison offered BECxP and CxA+BE
• 12+ years of relevant professional related experience
• Candidates must hold senior reviewer or similar designation from a competitor firm

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.