Building Envelope Consultant - Facade Performance | Hybrid

SOCOTEC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship with senior leadership

Licensure support

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

SOCOTEC, a leading engineering and consulting firm, seeks a Consultant to support senior leadership on building envelope issues in real estate assets. You will assist investigations, review drawings, analyze moisture data, and prepare reports while coordinating with architects, engineers, and facade specialists.

You will travel for site visits and work four days in office with one hybrid/remote day, contributing to high-impact client engagements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in facade consultancy, architectural/engineering firms, or related organizations.
• Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in building envelope performance, watertightness, moisture control, and mold-related issues in real estate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-ready technical reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with limited supervision, and to elevate issues when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel for site visits/field investigations as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the investigation, diagnosis, and resolution of facade, building envelope, watertightness, moisture, and mold-related issues for real estate clients.
• Support site visits, field investigations, and visual/physical assessments of building envelope conditions (facades, cladding, windows, roofing interfaces, etc.).
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP/HVAC drawings and specifications to identify design or construction deficiencies contributing to moisture or envelope failures.
• Analyze building science data and contribute to root-cause analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, findings summaries, and repair/remediation recommendations under the guidance of the Senior Managing Director.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, structural engineers, HVAC engineers, and facade specialists.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, and present findings as needed.
• Stay current on building codes, industry standards, and best practices related to building envelope design and moisture management.
• Manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, working independently with limited day-to-day supervision while keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.

Education

Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical/HVAC Engineering degree

Job description

SOCOTEC, a leading engineering and consulting firm, seeks a Consultant to support senior leadership on building envelope issues in real estate assets. You will assist investigations, review drawings, analyze moisture data, and prepare reports while coordinating with architects, engineers, and facade specialists.

You will travel for site visits and work four days in office with one hybrid/remote day, contributing to high-impact client engagements and ongoing professional development.