Senior Engineer

Thomas Young Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior leaders

Austin office expansion

Collaborative, small-team culture

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Austin, TX, is seeking a senior building enclosure consultant with 8-15+ years of experience to lead diagnostics, forensic investigations, and on-site assessments.

You will manage projects from start to finish, develop scopes and reports, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary technical contact for clients while coordinating with owners, architects, contractors and internal team members. A PE or Architect license is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, forensic engineering, or building science.
• Strong background in field investigations, envelope assessments, and failure analysis.
• P.E. or Architect license preferred, or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Proven experience writing clear, well structured technical reports.
• Comfortable working on site, solving problems in real time, and explaining findings to non technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure diagnostics, forensic investigations, and on-site assessments.
• Manage projects from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Develop scopes, testing plans, technical reports, and repair recommendations.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for clients and build long-term relationships.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, and internal team members.
• Conduct site visits, field testing, documentation, and detailed condition analysis.
• Maintain the firm’s high quality standards across all deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior staff as the team continues to grow.

Skills

Building enclosure consulting

Forensic engineering

Project leadership

Technical report writing

Client relationship management

Field investigations

Education

P.E. license preferred

Architect license preferred

Job description

This boutique building enclosure and diagnostics firm has built a strong industry reputation through consistent technical work and long term client relationships. Led by two nationally recognized principals with backgrounds at a global forensic engineering firm, the team has completed hundreds of projects across Texas and the Mountain West, spanning commercial, institutional, residential, and historic buildings. With a growing project pipeline and a new office opening, the firm is making a selective senior hire to support continued expansion and strengthen day to day project leadership.

What you'll be doing:

Lead building enclosure diagnostics, forensic investigations, and on site assessments

Manage projects from start to finish with minimal oversight

Develop scopes, testing plans, technical reports, and repair recommendations

Serve as a primary technical contact for clients and build long term relationships

Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, and internal team members

Conduct site visits, field testing, documentation, and detailed condition analysis

Maintain the firm’s high quality standards across all deliverables

Support and mentor junior staff as the team continues to grow

What we're looking for:

8-15+ years of experience in building enclosure consulting, forensic engineering, or building science

Strong background in field investigations, envelope assessments, and failure analysis

P.E. or Architect license preferred, or the ability to obtain licensure

Proven experience writing clear, well structured technical reports

Comfortable working on site, solving problems in real time, and explaining findings to non technical audiences

Ability to manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity

A leadership mindset with confidence running work independently while supporting others

Someone who values quality, ownership, and clear communication over volume

More reasons to apply:

A rare senior role at a firm that hires thoughtfully

Direct mentorship from two respected, hands on technical leaders

A small team where your work is visible and meaningful

Diverse projects across multiple states and building types

A new Austin office built for collaboration and flexibility

A referral driven practice with a strong, trust based client base

The chance to shape processes, quality standards, and future growth