Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Graduate Enclosure Consultant in San Francisco, specializing in evaluating and improving building enclosure systems. The successful candidate will analyze performance metrics, design repair solutions, and interact with clients and contractors. This position requires a Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and knowledge of drafting software. Competitive annual salary ranges from $77K to $92K based on experience. Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment are available.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/Historic Preservation required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
• Interest in building enclosure design and repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and determine service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Assess enclosure systems and design repairs for existing systems.
• Perform building performance analysis including daylighting and thermal analysis.
• Interact with 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)

Familiarity with exterior wall systems

Familiarity with roofing assemblies

Familiarity with building structural systems

Experience with working on suspended scaffolding

Education

M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture

Tools

CADD

Job description

Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

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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.

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, R HINO, 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

Pay Transparency Disclosure Statement

This position has an annual salary range as stated below and is, in good faith, an estimate. The actual offered salary will be dependent on the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, industry experience and internal equity. Walter P Moore reserves the right to offer more or less than the posted range based on the criteria previously stated and will do so in a manner that does not discriminate against a candidate's protected status per local, state and federal law.

• $77K – $92K in San Francisco
• $74K – $88K in NYC
• $71K – $84K in LA & DC
• $68K – $80K in Chicago

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 28 U.S. offices and 8 international locations.

EEO Statement

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.