Building Envelope Consultant

Thomas Young Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Washington, DC area is seeking a seasoned building envelope consultant to conduct assessments and field investigations across diverse restoration projects.

The role offers a flexible blend of office, site, and remote work, with opportunities to mentor others, contribute to forensic investigations, and deliver technical reports and repair recommendations.

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 working toward licensure 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

Communication skills

Report writing

Field work

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