Façade Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtain wall and façade systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of engineering design, analysis, and coordination across diverse building materials, with a focus on innovative envelope solutions. This role requires both technical expertise and collaborative project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and constructible designs.

• Structural Engineering & Analysis
  • Perform engineering analysis and design of bespoke aluminum framing systems, including ACM, sheet metal, perforated plates, sunshades and varied material inserts and fasteners.
  • Develop load paths and perform calculations in compliance with building codes and client specifications.
  • Conduct finite element modeling (FEM), MathCAD, and Excel-based analysis for façade systems.
• Curtain wall & Façade Design
  • Evaluate unitized and stick-built curtain wall systems and design structural loading additions, including extensive connection detailing.
  • Prepare and assemble engineering calculation packets for submittals.
  • Evaluate subcontracted engineering work and provide technical direction.
• Coordination & Documentation
  • Collaborate with project managers, drafting teams, and fabricators to achieve quality, efficiency, and constructability standards.
  • Compile and present engineering documentation, including structural reports, drawings, and calculations.
  • Conduct site observations and collect field data to support design validation.
• Business & Client Support
  • Review technical specifications for negotiation and project initiation.
  • Support preliminary engineering designs for sales and estimating teams.
  • Serve as a technical liaison with clients to communicate engineering intent.

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering across commercial, specialty, and façade projects .
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials (wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum), and fenestration industry standards.
• Proficiency with structural software (FEM tools, MathCAD, Excel).

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