Building Enclosure Consultant

Description

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

Department
:
Building Enclosures

Location
:
Portland, OR

Compensation
: $65,000 - $85,000 / year

RWDI is seeking a Building Enclosure Consultant to join our team in our Portland, OR office. This team’s current and active project portfolio is diverse and exciting. We deliver valuable insights on the maintenance and enhancement of existing structures and support the development of new buildings – from early design stages through to on-site installation guidance and performance verification. We help clients tackle complex challenges in the built environment by combining innovative thinking, collaborative problem solving, and a passion for expanding the boundaries of the possible.

The successful candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience in enclosure consulting, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field. This is considered a junior to intermediate level position, assisting and working under the supervision of more senior consultants.

• Observe construction and installation of building enclosure systems in the field, including review of mockups and observation of quality assurance testing.
• Conduct assessments of existing building enclosures.
• Draft details for the building enclosure (AutoCAD and Revit).
• Review enclosure details and specifications prepared by our clients.
• Assist clients with system selection for building enclosure.
• Research building codes and industry standards.
• Research enclosure systems and products for performance, compatibility, and durability.
• Travel locally; occasional overnight travel required.
• Physical aspects of job: climb ladders and stairs.

• 3+ years’ experience in building enclosure design, review, and assessments.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of building science and how the building enclosure controls heat, air, and water.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in straightforward language.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

• Familiarity with building performance modeling software.
• Familiarity with energy codes.
• Familiarity with building commissioning.
• Construction or construction management experience.

• An opportunity to redefine possible.
• Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00.
• Group health benefits.
• Proactive and ongoing training, education, and a Learning Spending Account.
• Fitness Spending Account.
• Abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.