Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant

Metric Geo; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Bonus potential

Complex projects

Licensure support

Professional development

Job summary

Metric Geo in Houston is seeking a Building Envelope Engineer/Consultant to support investigations, design solutions, and performance assessments for exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems on both new and existing buildings.

The role combines field work, system analysis, and report development for façade performance, water intrusion, air barrier issues, and enclosure rehabilitation strategies, with hybrid working options and opportunities for professional licensure support.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of building physics: thermal, moisture, vapor, and air movement.
• Excellent 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 and performance.
• Assist with repair design and recommendations for existing buildings.
• Support enclosure design reviews for new construction and renovations.
• Conduct on-site diagnostic testing and documentation.
• Evaluate moisture, energy, and durability performance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Exterior envelope

Repair design

Field investigation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Building physics knowledge

Education

PE license or Registered Architect

Tools

Enclosure testing protocols

Modeling tools

Job description

Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant

Location: Houston | 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

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