Senior Façade Designer & Envelope Engineer

Büro Ehring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Büro Ehring, an international architectural engineering firm, seeks an experienced Senior Façade Designer/Engineer to lead technical façade design across a range of projects. You will deliver building envelope drawings and 3D models in Revit/Rhino, coordinate with teams, and ensure code compliance and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree, 2–6 years of façade experience, and licensed or license-eligible status in NY/NJ.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture, structural engineering, or building systems strongly preferred.
• 2–6 years’ experience with façades and specialized enclosure designs on diverse projects.
• Active professional license (RA/PE) in NY or NJ or ability to obtain within 6 months; PH designer a plus.
• Keen interest in design and engineering with collaborative teamwork.
• In-depth knowledge of enclosure design, thermal, air, waterproofing and codes like IBC/IECC/ASHRAE.

Responsibilities

• Design façade and enclosure types from schematic through construction administration.
• Develop building envelope designs for projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Perform code analysis to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models in Rhino/AutoCAD/Revit; supervise junior staff.
• Prepare drawing sets and energy models for energy code compliance.
• Collaborate with project teams and communicate concepts to clients and agencies.
• Solve problems with professional judgment and innovative thinking.
• Coordinate with design team across tasks and schedules.
• Manage multiple projects within given timelines and budgets.
• Write and edit specifications for envelope components.
• Build relationships with clients through regular communication.

Skills

Facade design

Building envelope

Code analysis

Energy modeling

Team collaboration

Python scripting

AI in workflows

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture/Structural Eng/Building Systems

Professional license (RA/PE) NY/NJ preferred

Tools

Revit

Rhinoceros

Grasshopper/Dynamo

AutoCAD

Python

C++

LBNL THERM

Window

Radiance

Ladybug/Honeybee

AI in workflows

Job description

Büro Ehring, an international architectural engineering firm, seeks an experienced Senior Façade Designer/Engineer to lead technical façade design across a range of projects. You will deliver building envelope drawings and 3D models in Revit/Rhino, coordinate with teams, and ensure code compliance and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree, 2–6 years of façade experience, and licensed or license-eligible status in NY/NJ.