Building Envelope Consultant

Metric Geo; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Building Envelope Engineer/Consultant in Los Angeles to evaluate exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems on new and existing buildings. The role blends field investigations, system analysis, and report development to address façade performance and enclosure rehabilitation strategies.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of relevant experience, a PE license or Registered Architect, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience with exterior wall, roofing, or waterproofing systems.
• PE license or Registered Architect is required.
• Experience with building envelope rehabilitation or enclosure investigations.
• Working knowledge of building physics (thermal, moisture, vapor, and air movement).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Field investigation and problem-solving mindset.
• Bonus: Experience with modeling tools or enclosure testing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess building envelope assemblies for condition, failures, and performance issues.
• Assist with repair design and recommendations for existing buildings.
• Support enclosure design reviews for new construction and renovation.
• Conduct on-site diagnostic testing and documentation.
• Evaluate system performance for moisture, energy, and durability.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Field Investigation

Report Writing

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Education

PE license or Registered Architect

Tools

Enclosure Modeling Tools

Enclosure Testing Protocols

Job description

Building Envelope Consultant

Location: Los Angeles | Hybrid

Type: Full-time

A confidential consulting firm is seeking a Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant to support evaluations, design solutions, and performance assessments for exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems on both new and existing buildings.

This role involves a mix of field investigations, system analysis, design detailing, and report development for façade performance, water intrusion, air barrier issues, and enclosure rehabilitation strategies.

What You'll Do

• Assess building envelope assemblies for condition, failures, and performance issues
• Assist with repair design and recommendations for existing buildings
• Support enclosure design reviews for new construction and renovation
• Conduct on-site diagnostic testing and documentation
• Evaluate system performance for moisture, energy, and durability
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients

Ideal Background

• 3-7 years of experience with exterior wall, roofing, or waterproofing systems
• PE license or Registered Architect (required)
• Experience with building envelope rehabilitation or enclosure investigations
• Working knowledge of building physics (thermal, moisture, vapor, and air movement)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Field investigation and problem-solving mindset
• Bonus: Experience with modeling tools or enclosure testing protocols

Why This Role

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Hybrid flexibility
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-visibility buildings
• Professional development and licensure support
• Pathway to deeper specialization in building forensics and diagnostics

This is a confidential retained search being managed on behalf of the hiring firm.

Qualified candidates based in Houston or willing to relocate within commuting distance are encouraged to apply.