Senior Building Envelope Engineer (Roofing & Codes)

SOCOTEC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Envelope/Roofing Specialist to join our Fort Lauderdale team. You will design, analyze and supervise building envelope and roofing projects, advise on performance and durability, and lead documentation from shop drawings to construction documents.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in envelope/roofing, a Bachelor's in Architecture or Engineering, and strong CAD skills. PE/RA or RRO/RRC is preferred; excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with building envelope/enclosure and roofing.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• Expert roof shop drawing/submittal review.
• RRO/RRC certifications preferred for non-PE/RA.
• Knowledge of local codes and ability to read drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform building envelope/roofing design, detailing and analysis.
• Advise on enclosure performance, constructability and durability.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; develop roof scopes.
• Manage projects and deliverables; oversee field reviews.
• Prepare reports and maintain project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes.
• Mentor staff and manage team; coordinate with clients.
• Present white papers or case studies to teams.

Skills

Building envelope expertise

Roofing design & detailing

Project management

Client communication

CAD (2D/3D)

Technical report writing

Knowledge of building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

CAD software (2D/3D)

Microsoft Word

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Building Envelope/Roofing Specialist to join our Fort Lauderdale team. You will design, analyze and supervise building envelope and roofing projects, advise on performance and durability, and lead documentation from shop drawings to construction documents.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in envelope/roofing, a Bachelor's in Architecture or Engineering, and strong CAD skills. PE/RA or RRO/RRC is preferred; excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.