Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant

FacadeToday; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Licensure support

Job summary

FacadeToday is seeking a Building Envelope Engineer/Consultant in Houston, TX. The role focuses on evaluating exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems for new and existing buildings, with hybrid work arrangements and a path toward enclosure diagnostics specialization.

You will perform field investigations, data analysis, and report development, delivering solutions for moisture, energy, and durability challenges while supporting renovations and new construction.

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

3–7 years experience

PE license

Registered Architect

Building envelope rehab

Building physics

Strong communication

Field investigations

Modeling tools experience

Tools

Enclosure testing protocols

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