Senior Building Enclosure Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

RDH Building Science; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GRSP/401K contributions

Health and Dental coverage

Primary Caregiver benefits

Vacation and Sick Time

Learning fund of $1,000 per year

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in California is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead complex building enclosure projects. Responsibilities include managing investigations, conducting field reviews, and mentoring staff while ensuring quality project delivery. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, at least 6 years of experience, and strong knowledge of building science principles. The position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including 401K contributions, health coverage, and a learning fund.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.), or ability to obtain.
• Strong experience in building science principles, enclosure systems, codes, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure investigations, condition assessments, design reviews, and rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct field reviews and performance testing; analyze findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to assess risk and develop solutions.
• Develop repair strategies, technical details, specifications, and contract documents.
• Serve as technical reviewer and provide guidance to project teams.
• Manage project financial performance, including scopes and budgets.
• Strengthen client relationships and present findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff.

Skills

Technical expertise in building enclosure systems and performance evaluation

Ability to lead complex projects with financial accountability

Strong mentorship and coaching capability

Client relationship management and business development acumen

Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication

Collaborative leadership across multidisciplinary teams

Strategic and systems-level thinking

Emotional intelligence and conflict mediation skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and responsible stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, or Architectural Science

Job description

A leading engineering consulting firm in California is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead complex building enclosure projects. Responsibilities include managing investigations, conducting field reviews, and mentoring staff while ensuring quality project delivery. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, at least 6 years of experience, and strong knowledge of building science principles. The position offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package including 401K contributions, health coverage, and a learning fund.