Graduate Facades Engineer

Description:

• Give structure to facades concepts / ideas – sketching, reports, sketchbooks, spreadsheets, and analyses for discussion with Architects and Clients.

• Engage teams of architects and engineers focused on the 3D modeling (geometrical and detailing) of complex facades.

• Carry out structural, thermal, and solar modeling of building enclosure details and systems

• Utilize advanced analysis programs and techniques (finite element) to understand building envelope physics and façade design

• Undertake engineering façade calculations with various materials, including structural glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone, and precast concrete

• Produce details and drawings using various 2-D and 3-D CAD and graphics packages

• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic, and structural performance.

• Interpret specifications and design documents and write reports summarizing conditions.

• Carry out mock-up, factory and field inspections and investigations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Architecture, or related Science discipline

• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher

• Core interest in the façade industry with emphasis on detailing and engineering

• Good sketching skills and an ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible and visual way

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree with emphasis on architecture and engineering

• Coursework in façade engineering / building envelope physics / energy/thermal modeling skills

• Structural software skills, AutoCAD skills, 3D modeling skills (Rhino, Revit, etc.)

• Internship experience with a design firm

• FE/EIT certification

• Membership in ASHRAE, ASME, ASCE, or Society of Facade Engineering