Façade Engineer

Facade Today; Chandler, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade Today in Chandler, AZ seeks an Engineer with a strong structural background and curtainwall/façade expertise. The role involves engineering design, analysis, and coordination across materials to deliver innovative envelope solutions.

You will ensure high-quality, constructible designs through collaboration with project teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural experience, strong coding knowledge, and proficiency with FEM tools, MathCAD and Excel to support design calculations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design of curtainwall components and aluminum framing systems.
• Develop load paths and perform calculations per codes and client specs.
• Create FEM, MathCAD and Excel-based assessments for façades.
• Coordinate with project managers, drafting teams and fabricators to ensure constructability.

Skills

Structural analysis

Coordination

Client liaison

Project collaboration

Tools

FEM tools

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

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).