Building Enclosure EIT I — Hands-On Building Science Engineer

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

HSA contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a motivated Building Enclosure Engineer-in-Training I (EIT I) to join our Building Enclosure Services team in Houston.

You will support the evaluation, design, testing, and review of building enclosure systems including roofing, exterior walls, windows, waterproofing, and air/vapor barriers. You will work with experienced engineers to ensure building performance, durability and energy efficiency across new and existing structures while developing technical

Qualifications

• M.S. or B.S. in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, or Bachelor of Architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analysis within their discipline.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply architectural/engineering principles to roofing, walls, glazing, waterproofing, and air/vapor control systems.
• Peer-review drawings and specs; flag coordination and constructability issues.
• Review submittals and shop drawings for conformance with contract documents.
• Develop and execute test procedures for enclosure systems.
• Perform construction site visits to verify system performance and field testing.

Education

M.S. or B.S. in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, Building Science, or Bachelor of Architecture

Strong ability to learn basics of design and analysis

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and writing skills

Clear written communication and technical writing; strong presentation and verbal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or enclosure testing methodologies (a plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Enclosure testing methodologies

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a motivated Building Enclosure Engineer-in-Training I (EIT I) to join our Building Enclosure Services team in Houston.

You will support the evaluation, design, testing, and review of building enclosure systems including roofing, exterior walls, windows, waterproofing, and air/vapor barriers. You will work with experienced engineers to ensure building performance, durability and energy efficiency across new and existing structures while developing technical