Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits packages

Job summary

An international engineering firm located in Orlando is seeking a qualified individual to design new enclosure systems and perform reviews for existing ones. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in building enclosure design. Responsibilities include project management, client interaction, and producing technical reports. Strong CAD skills and familiarity with building performance modeling software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years' experience in building enclosure design, review, and assessments.
• Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design new enclosure systems and repairs for existing systems.
• Perform reviews of enclosure systems for various projects.
• Analyze proposed repair/design options.

Skills

Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)

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

Building performance modeling software

Education

M.S. in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Location: US-FL-Orlando

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 26 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.

Responsibilities

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

A well-prepared Master’s Degree Graduate with excellent oral and written communication skills is required. A technical background in CAD and building performance modeling software is required.

Specific Job Responsibilities will include:

• Lead projects with team of internal consultants
• Assist Senior Project Managers with project tasks
• Perform project management duties
• Facilitate client meetings
• Prepare technical presentations for client meetings
• Prepare proposals for new project pursuits
• Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by other consultants
• Work closely with architects and contractors to develop high performance details
• Research building codes and industry standards
• Write assessment reports
• Perform field investigations, including water leakage, non-destructive testing, travel required
• Perform 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

• 0-3 years' experience in building enclosure design, review, and assessments
• M.S. in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
• Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.
• Demonstrated strength in providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Skills should include:

• Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
• Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred, including some or all of the following: ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, SKETCHUP, WUFI highly desirable
• Familiarity with building structural systems
• Willing to work 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 prohibits 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.