Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefit packages

Job summary

Walter P Moore seeks a qualified individual to investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies in New York. The role involves assessing existing systems and designing repairs, requiring strong technical skills and experience with performance modeling.

The ideal candidate has an M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture, along with interest and skills in building enclosure design and high-performance buildings.

Qualifications

• 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 the service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing systems.
• Perform building performance analysis, including daylighting and thermal energy transfer.
• Assist Project Manager with project tasks and review project-related documents.
• Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair 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

Job description

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.

A sound technical background and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is preferred. You'll develop a strong background in building façade and roofing assemblies, understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.

• 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.

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