Building Enclosure Field Specialist

ECS Southwest, LLP; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligible

Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP

401(k) with up to 4% match

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a Building Enclosure Staff Associate to join our Dallas, TX team. You will support building enclosure consulting projects, develop foundation in field investigations, testing, and report preparation while collaborating with experienced consultants.

You will gain hands-on field experience, learn to interpret drawings, assist with CAD work, and help develop testing protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, client interaction, and adherence to building codes such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Architecture (NCARB).
• 0 years of related experience required.
• Certifications may be required depending on the type of testing performed; Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP) would go a long way.

Responsibilities

• Support building enclosure consulting projects and field investigations.
• Perform site observations of roofing and building enclosure systems with guidance from senior staff.
• Assist with interpretation of drawings, figures, and site plans; help with CAD work when needed.
• Assist with specialized building enclosure testing and development of testing protocols.
• Document site observations and prepare field reports describing findings and conditions.
• Assist with analysis of field observations and testing results to support project conclusions.
• Develop familiarity with building codes and standards including IBC and local codes related to building enclosure systems.
• Support project setup and implementation under supervision.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, invoices, and documentation for project budgets.
• Communicate project updates and site observations with supervisors and project teams.
• Prioritize tasks with guidance from supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Interact with contractors and site personnel during project site visits.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff and assist with addressing technical or administrative issues.
• Collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects.
• Begin developing client relationships and maintain regular communication with project teams.
• Assist with preparation of building science & infrastructure reports under the direction of senior staff.
• Develop technical writing skills and prepare documentation summarizing field observations and testing results.

Skills

Building science basics

Communication

Teamwork

Field observations

Attention to detail

Education

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering degree (NCARB)

Job description

ECS Southwest, LLP is seeking a Building Enclosure Staff Associate to join our Dallas, TX team. You will support building enclosure consulting projects, develop foundation in field investigations, testing, and report preparation while collaborating with experienced consultants.

You will gain hands-on field experience, learn to interpret drawings, assist with CAD work, and help develop testing protocols. The role emphasizes teamwork, client interaction, and adherence to building codes such as