Building Enclosure Associate Principal Architect

ECS Southwest, LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP in Houston, TX is seeking a senior building enclosure specialist to provide regional technical leadership and project oversight. You will guide staff, review complex reports, and help shape proposals while expanding client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years of experience, relevant licenses or certifications, and a proven track record as a senior reviewer or equivalent. This role emphasizes regional impact and leadership within ECS.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Architecture (NCARB), Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Licensed or certified as PE, RA, IIBEC RRC/RWC/REWC/RBEC/CBECxP, or UW–Madison BECxP/CxA+BE.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Candidates must hold senior reviewer or similar designation from a competitor firm.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and supporting building enclosure staff within the region.
• 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.

Skills

Senior reviewer designation

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Architecture (NCARB) / Structural Eng / Architectural Eng

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) or IIBEC certifications or UW–Madison BECxP/CxA+BE

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.