Senior Engineer - Building Enclosure

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

As a Senior Engineer, you lead complex and technically demanding projects with confidence and minimal oversight. You are a trusted technical authority within the practice, serving as a reviewer, mentor, and key contributor to client success.

In this role, you strengthen client relationships, support financial and project performance, and contribute to the development of junior and intermediate staff. You balance deep technical expertise with leadership, collaboration, and responsible stewardship of projects and the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building enclosure investigations, condition assessments, design reviews, and rehabilitation projects with minimal oversight.
• Conduct and oversee field reviews and performance testing; analyze findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to assess risk and develop durable, code-compliant solutions.
• Develop repair strategies, technical details, specifications, and contract documents aligned with best practices.
• Serve as technical reviewer and provide guidance to project teams to ensure quality and constructability.
• Manage project financial performance, including scopes, budgets, and key administration tasks.
• Strengthen client relationships and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff while fostering collaboration, safety, and responsible project stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Science, or Architectural Science from an accredited university
• 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

Skills And Competencies

• 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

Benefits & Perks

The base salary range for this position is $117,000 - $150,000 annualized for a full-time role. Salary is dependent on various factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary incentives and share ownership.

We offer a robust benefits package to support the well-being of our employees. This includes: GRSP/401K contributions, Health and Dental coverage, Primary Caregiver benefits, Vacation and Sick Time, Statutory Holiday substitutions, and a learning fund of $1,000 per year for education or career goals.

About RDH

A role with RDH is a career commitment to learn and grow alongside inspiring and dedicated people who care deeply about making buildings better.

We are an employee-owned consulting firm with 300+ employees in 11 offices across North America. Our core area of business is the integration of building science engineering, architecture, and construction management to optimize the performance of the building enclosure (walls, windows and roofs). Since our beginnings in 1997, we have become industry leaders in North America and continue to grow as we focus on technical excellence and delivering high-quality projects.

We offer a positive workplace with incredible teams, opportunities for professional growth, development and ownership. As well as your background, we seek alignment with RDH’s core values: 1) commit to excellence, 2) act with integrity, 3) work as a team, 4) do what it takes, and 5) always learn.