Building Enclosure Project Consultant - Travel

RDH Building Science, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRSP/401K contributions

Health and Dental coverage

Vacation and Sick Time

Learning fund of $1,000 per year

Job summary

RDH Building Science, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support high‑performing building enclosures on large, fast‑paced projects nationwide with frequent travel to data centers and sites across the US.

You will collaborate with design teams, contractors, clients, and field staff to deliver durable enclosure solutions. You will drive projects from design through construction and field review, evaluate conditions, and mentor junior staff while embedding health and safety in planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Science, or related field.
• 4+ years in building enclosure consulting or building science.
• PE or Architect registration (or licensure in progress) with stamping ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure scopes on moderate-to-large projects, including data centers.
• Perform investigations, design, documentation and field reviews with independence.
• Provide on-site support during construction and document observations.
• Deliver scopes within budget and schedule with high technical quality.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor junior staff and address conflicts professionally.
• Embed health and safety into travel and field activities.

Skills

Building science

Enclosure design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Travel readiness

Health and safety

Education

Professional Engineer licensure or Architect registration

Job description

Remote (US)

This is a heavy-travel position supporting large projects throughout the US, with frequent travel to project sites that may occur weekly or every two weeks depending on project needs, including occasional extended periods on site.

The Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting high-performing building enclosures on large, fast-paced projects, with a significant focus on data center construction. This role brings strong technical knowledge of building science, enclosure design, and construction to projects that require close coordination between design teams, contractors, clients, and field staff.

You will support projects from design and documentation through construction and field review, evaluating building conditions and helping develop practical, durable enclosure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of building enclosure scopes on projects of moderate complexity, including large-scale data center projects
• Complete investigations, analysis, design, documentation, and field reviews with a high degree of independence
• Provide regular on-site support during construction, documenting observations and helping resolve enclosure-related issues
• Deliver assigned scopes within budget and schedule while maintaining strong technical quality
• Complete project administration tasks to support effective project management
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to support timely project delivery
• Mentor and support junior staff through task-level guidance and review
• Navigate team conflicts and ethical considerations professionally
• Embed health and safety into project planning, travel, and field activities
• Support responsible stewardship of company resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, Architectural Science, or a related discipline from an accredited university
• 4+ years of relevant experience in building enclosure consulting, building science, or a related field
• Professional Engineer or Architect registration, or actively working toward licensure, with ability to stamp as required
• Demonstrated experience leading technical components of projects and supporting project financial performance
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites, including occasional extended periods on site

Skills And Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of building science principles, enclosure systems, building codes, and construction practices
• Ability to lead technical components of projects and deliver high quality work with minimal oversight
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, and schedules effectively
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and provide constructive feedback
• Clear and professional communication with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Sound judgment when navigating complex technical challenges or ethical considerations
• Proactive approach to client service, with the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities
• Commitment to health and safety best practices in both office and field environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to evaluate multiple solutions to determine the best path forward
• Collaborative team player who contributes to a respectful and engaging workplace

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.

We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.

About RDH

A role with RDH is a career commitment to learn and grow alongside inspiring and dedicated people who care deeply about making buildings better.

We are an employee-owned consulting firm with 300+ employees in 11 offices across North America. Our core area of business is the integration of building science engineering, architecture, and construction management to optimize the performance of the building enclosure (walls, windows and roofs). Since our beginnings in 1997, we have become industry leaders in North America and continue to grow as we focus on technical excellence and delivering high-quality projects.

We offer a positive workplace with incredible teams, opportunities for professional growth, development and ownership. As well as your background, we seek alignment with RDH’s core values: 1) commit to excellence, 2) act with integrity, 3) work as a team 4) do what it takes, and 5) always learn.