Building Enclosure Associate Principal Architect

Engineering Consulting Service; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Houston seeks an experienced engineering leader to provide technical expertise and support building enclosure teams across the region. The role involves overseeing projects, reviewing technical reports, and preparing proposals while driving business development and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates should have a BS or MS in Civil/Architectural Engineering, PE or RA licensure, and 12+ years of relevant experience with a senior reviewer designation.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Must hold senior reviewer or similar designation from a competitor firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support building enclosure staff regionally.
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews.
• Prepare and review proposals.
• Engage in business development and client interactions to market services.
• Lead and coach junior staff members.
• Operate responsibilities at the regional level.

Skills

Senior reviewer

Leadership

Business development

Client interactions

Education

Civil/Architectural Eng degree

Tools

P.E. license

R.A. license

IIBEC certifications

BECxP/BECxA

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.