Building Envelope Senior Associate (Licensed Engineer/Architect)

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Envelope - Senior Associate in Redmond, WA. The licensed engineer or architect will lead envelope projects across new and existing structures, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and mentor field teams within our high-performance building practice.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of envelope experience, a Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred), and active licensure (CA or equivalent). Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years working with building envelope project experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• Register Architect or Professional Engineer status required in the state of California.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• MS Office or equivalent document, computing, and presentation programs.
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team; solve complex problems.
• Detail-oriented while seeing the bigger picture.
• Ability to travel ~30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Well versed in all phases of full envelope below grade, exterior wall and roof construction projects, in both new and existing structures.
• Successful completion and history of managing projects and deliverables.
• Lead meetings with internal teams, contractors, consultants and owners on envelope topics.
• Prepare detailed reports and drawings to support building-envelope analysis.
• Maintain updated knowledge of building codes in local markets.
• Communicate effectively and establish client relationships.
• Break down technical needs and manage budget and schedule for projects.
• Provide visibility to Principal in charge of status and timeline.
• Assist in billing review and collections where necessary.
• Provide manpower updates and resource availability.
• Participate in corporate initiatives and procedures development.
• Assist with new proposal estimates and solicitation of new business.
• Respond to clients during project emergencies.
• Publish or participate in industry outreach or speaking engagements.
• Present in-house seminars or lunch-and-learns.
• Obtain professional certifications for level of responsibility, AIA signing in CA.
• Mentor field services team and train staff for site visits.
• Other duties as assigned by Regional Manager or Building Envelope leadership.

Skills

Building envelope

Project management

Communication

Read drawings

Travel 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Masters in Architecture or Engineering preferred

Professional Engineer license (California)

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Envelope - Senior Associate in Redmond, WA. The licensed engineer or architect will lead envelope projects across new and existing structures, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and mentor field teams within our high-performance building practice.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of envelope experience, a Bachelor’s in Architecture or Engineering (Master’s preferred), and active licensure (CA or equivalent). Travel up to 30% is expected.