Building Enclosure Consultant
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineer, Structural Engineer
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Steven Winter Associates (SWA) does not sponsor employment-based visas (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.) for this position, now or in the future. Why Steven Winter Associates?
At SWA, you’re not just joining a company, you’re joining an employee-owned team committed to making buildings healthier, more sustainable, and lower-carbon.
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas matter.
- Work on real projects, seeing the impact of your work in the field and in communities.
- Learn from experienced building science professionals.
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Why This Role Matters:Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) is looking for a Building Enclosure Consultant to contribute to its growing enclosure consulting team in New York and Connecticut.
The proposed annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $115,000 based on a 40-hour work schedule. The final salary may vary depending on confirmed job-related skills and experience.
Responsibilities:- Perform existing building enclosure condition assessments and reporting.
- Review and mark-up architectural drawings throughout the design process, from schematic design to CDs.
- Provide preliminary specifications for cladding, water-management, air-barrier, and thermal systems.
- Develop sketch details for enclosure systems, including waterproofing, air-barriers, thermal-barriers, and cladding.
- Attend design meetings and provide on-going support to the entire project team.
- Perform site inspections, prepare and issue site inspection field reports.
- Perform analyses during design phases and diagnostic testing during construction phases.
- Review construction administration submittals and shop drawings.
- Assist the SWA team in project management and support day-to-day operations.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with colleagues, clients, and project teams via email, teleconference, and telephone.
Depending on project and skill sets these may include:
- Managing project budgets and staffing.
- Design concept and analysis results presentations to client and design team.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5
-8+ years of relevant & direct experience in building enclosure systems.
- Experience with new and existing construction.
- Experience with thermal and moisture management systems.
- Experience in both AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
- General understanding of building science in buildings.
- Proficient in MS Office suite.
- Familiarity with Passive House, and other certification programs, is a plus.
- Familiarity with THERM and WUFI analytical programs.
Responsibilities, and activities may change. Changes to role will be discussed as they are desired / needed.
Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to type, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to climb stairs, use elevators and exterior construction hoists, and may be exposed to cold and hot interior and exterior temperatures for extended periods of time (when in the field).
TravelRequirements:
Occasional overnight travel may be required (less than 5%). Frequent local field visits in the NYC Metro area will be necessary (estimated 10-20%).
A valid and clean driving license is required.
Working Environment:All team members are expected in the office at least three days per week, with flexibility based on job duties and site work.
Most duties are…
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