Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Miami is seeking a Graduate Enclosure Consultant for a 3-month internship. The role involves investigating building enclosure assemblies, assessing designs, and conducting performance analysis. Ideal candidates should have an M.S. in Architectural Engineering or related fields and possess skills in Microsoft Office and design software like AutoCAD. This internship offers exposure to complex structural challenges and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
• Interest in building enclosure design and integrated design of high-performance buildings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Perform field investigations and execute performance modeling of enclosure assemblies.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

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

Education

M.S. in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or related field

Job description

Graduate Enclosure Consultant – Diagnostics

Join Walter P Moore as a Graduate Enclosure Consultant – Diagnostics, a 3‑month internship that places you at the forefront of building enclosure engineering for high‑performance structures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing systems.
• Perform enclosure reviews to assess air infiltration, rain‑water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission.
• Conduct building performance analysis, evaluating daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.
• Assist the 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).
• Execute performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using software such as ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES‑VE, THERM, and WUFI.
• 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, Architecture, Building Science, Building Enclosure Engineering, or 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 experience with ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES‑VE, THERM, WUFI.
• Familiarity with exterior wall systems, roofing assemblies, and building structural systems.
• Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

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.