Graduate Facades Engineer: Shape Sustainable Envelopes

Arup; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) with company match up to 10%

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Facades Engineer in Boston to structure façade concepts, work on 3D modeling and perform facade analyses. The role supports collaboration with architects and engineers to detail complex façades and ensure performance criteria are met.

The position requires a relevant degree with interest in façade engineering, plus strong sketching and visual communication skills. Preferred is an advanced degree and CAD/3D modeling proficiency, with internships valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related Building Science discipline.
• Core interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering.
• Good sketching skills and an ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and visual way.

Responsibilities

• Give structure to facades concepts – sketches, reports, spreadsheets for discussion with Architects and Clients.
• Engage with teams focused on 3D modeling (geometrical and detailing) of complex facades.
• Carry out structural, thermal, and solar modeling of building enclosure details and systems.
• Utilize advanced analysis programs to understand building envelope physics and façade design.
• Undertake façade calculations with materials including glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone and precast.
• Produce details and drawings using 2D and 3D CAD/graphics packages.
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and submittals for air, water, seismic, acoustic and structural performance.
• Interpret specifications and write reports summarizing conditions.
• Carry out mock‑ups, factory and field inspections and investigations.

Skills

Sketching

Visual communication

Building science

Facade detailing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Building Science

Master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

FE/EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Revit

3D modeling

Job description

Arup is seeking a Graduate Facades Engineer in Boston to structure façade concepts, work on 3D modeling and perform facade analyses. The role supports collaboration with architects and engineers to detail complex façades and ensure performance criteria are met.

The position requires a relevant degree with interest in façade engineering, plus strong sketching and visual communication skills. Preferred is an advanced degree and CAD/3D modeling proficiency, with internships valued.