Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 73,736 - 137,417; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Enclosure Consultant for a full-time internship in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assessing building enclosure systems, performing field investigations, and designing repair solutions. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and be on the EIT or Architectural Intern track. Strong skills in drafting/design software and building performance modeling are highly valued. Competitive salary range of $73,736.00–$137,417.00 is offered.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture with a focus on building enclosures required.
• EIT or Architectural Intern certification preferred.
• Genuine interest in building enclosure design and high-performance buildings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Assess enclosure systems and design repairs for them.
• Perform enclosure review for air infiltration, rain water control, and thermal energy transfer.
• Conduct field investigations, including non-destructive testing.

Skills

Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

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

Building performance modeling software experience (ECOTECT, ENERGYPLUS, etc.)

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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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.

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.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

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Location: Charlotte, NC – Salary: $73,736.00–$137,417.00