Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global engineering firm in Austin, Texas, seeks a Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics. This position involves assessing building enclosure systems, conducting performance analyses, and assisting project managers. Candidates should have a master's degree in Architectural Engineering or a related field, alongside a strong interest in building enclosure design and repair. Skills in Microsoft Office and CAD software are vital for performance modeling and drafting repair documents. Full-time internship opportunity offered.

Qualifications

M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.

Responsibilities

Investigate and determine service life of building enclosure assemblies.
Assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing systems.
Perform enclosure review for air infiltration and rainwater control.
Building performance analysis of daylighting and thermal energy transfer.
Assist Project Manager with project tasks.
Review and organize project-related documents.
Research building codes and industry standards.
Write assessment reports.
Perform field investigations and non-destructive testing.
Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies.
Analyze proposed repair/design options.
Design and draft repair drawings.
Prepare construction documents.
Observe construction and installation in the field.
Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)

Building performance modeling software (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)

Familiarity with exterior wall systems

Familiarity with roofing assemblies

Familiarity with building structural systems

Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Education

M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track

Job description

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Responsibilities

In this position the qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. The qualified individual will assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing enclosure systems. They will perform enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

Job Responsibilities will include:

Assist Project Manager with project tasks.
Review and organize project-related documents.
Research building codes and industry standards.
Write assessment reports.
Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing, travel required.
Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software.
Analyze proposed repair/design options.
Design and draft repair drawings and details.
Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications.
Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing.
Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors.

Qualifications

M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.

Skills

Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)
Familiarity with exterior wall systems
Familiarity with roofing assemblies
Familiarity with building structural systems
Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.

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