Building Envelope Consultant

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking an experienced Building Envelope Consultant to join our engineering team. You will conduct building envelope assessments and field investigations across diverse projects.

The role involves working with facade, roofing, waterproofing, and restoration, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with clients, contractors, and architects. A strong background with 4+ years and licensure toward EIT/PE is preferred, plus excellent communication and field readiness.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Building Envelope Consulting, Restoration, Architecture, or Engineering.
• Experience with facade, roofing, waterproofing, or enclosure assessments.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• EIT, PE, RA, or licensure in progress preferred.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.
• Comfortable working in the field and directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building envelope assessments and field investigations
• Support facade, roofing, waterproofing, and restoration projects
• Prepare technical reports and repair recommendations
• Carry out site visits and construction observations
• Assist with forensic investigations and building performance evaluations
• Work closely with clients, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Support project delivery, budgeting, and client communication

Skills

Building Envelope Consulting

Field Investigations

Report Writing

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're working with a highly respected engineering consultancy known for its work in building envelope consulting, restoration, and forensic investigations. They take on complex building performance challenges across a wide range of projects, giving their team exposure to work that's both technically interesting and genuinely varied. If you're looking to learn from experienced specialists while working on projects that push your technical skills, this is a great opportunity to do it.

What you'll be doing:

Conduct building envelope assessments and field investigations

Support facade, roofing, waterproofing, and restoration projects

Prepare technical reports and repair recommendations

Carry out site visits and construction observations

Assist with forensic investigations and building performance evaluations

Work closely with clients, contractors, architects, and engineers

Support project delivery, budgeting, and client communication

What we're looking for:

4+ years of experience in Building Envelope Consulting, Restoration, Architecture, or Engineering

Experience with facade, roofing, waterproofing, or enclosure assessments

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

EIT, PE, RA, or working toward licensure preferred

Strong communication and report writing skills

Comfortable working in the field and directly with clients

More reasons to apply:

Work alongside experienced building envelope experts

Exposure to complex investigations and restoration projects

Strong mentorship and technical development

Flexible mix of office, site, and remote work

Competitive compensation and bonus potential

Clear opportunities for long term career growth

Diverse project work that keeps things interesting