Engineer (with Curtainwall/Facade Experience)

Kovach; Chandler (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kovach in Chandler, AZ is seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized curtainwall and façade experience to lead design and analysis.

You will coordinate across drafting teams and fabricators, prepare calculations, and guide submittals, with emphasis on constructible envelope solutions.

The role requires collaboration with project managers and clients to communicate engineering intent and ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering for commercial and façade projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and fenestration industry standards.
• Proficiency with FEM tools, MathCAD, and Excel.

Aufgaben

• Conduct structural engineering & analysis for curtainwall and façade systems.
• Evaluate curtainwall unitized and stick-built systems and design loading.
• Prepare and assemble engineering calculation packets for submittals.
• Coordinate with project managers, drafting teams, and fabricators to ensure quality and constructability.
• Support technical liaison with clients to communicate engineering intent.

Kenntnisse

Structural engineering

Finite element analysis

MathCAD

Excel

Coordination

Client liaison

Curtainwall design

Tools

FEM software

Drafting software

Jobbeschreibung

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtainwall and façade systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of engineering design, analysis, and coordination across diverse building materials, with a focus on innovative envelope solutions. This role requires both technical expertise and collaborative project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and constructible designs.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtainwall and façade systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of engineering design, analysis, and coordination across diverse building materials, with a focus on innovative envelope solutions. This role requires both technical expertise and collaborative project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and constructible designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Engineering & Analysis
  • Perform engineering analysis and design of bespoke aluminum framing systems, including ACM, sheet metal, perforated plates, sunshades and varied material inserts and fasteners.
  • Develop load paths and perform calculations in compliance with building codes and client specifications.
  • Conduct finite element modeling (FEM), MathCAD, and Excel-based analysis for façade systems.
• Curtainwall & Façade Design
  • Evaluate unitized and stick-built curtainwall systems and design structural loading additions, including extensive connection detailing.
  • Prepare and assemble engineering calculation packets for submittals.
  • Evaluate subcontracted engineering work and provide technical direction.
• Coordination & Documentation
  • Collaborate with project managers, drafting teams, and fabricators to achieve quality, efficiency, and constructability standards.
  • Compile and present engineering documentation, including structural reports, drawings, and calculations.
  • Conduct site observations and collect field data to support design validation.
• Business & Client Support
  • Review technical specifications for negotiation and project initiation.
  • Support preliminary engineering designs for sales and estimating teams.
  • Serve as a technical liaison with clients to communicate engineering intent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering across commercial, specialty, and façade projects .
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials (wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum), and fenestration industry standards.
• Proficiency with structural software (FEM tools, MathCAD, Excel).