Façade Engineer

Kovach

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in structural engineering for commercial and specialty projects
  • Strong knowledge of building codes and materials including aluminum and various fenestration standards
  • Expertise in finite element modeling and structural analysis software like MathCAD and Excel
  • Background in designing curtainwall and façade systems
  • Experience collaborating with project managers and drafting teams on high-quality designs

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering analysis and design for bespoke aluminum framing systems
  • Develop load paths and ensure compliance with building codes
  • Conduct finite element modeling and calculations for façade systems
  • Evaluate and design unitized and stick-built curtainwall systems
  • Prepare engineering calculation packets for submittals
  • Collaborate with teams to achieve design efficiency and constructability
  • Serve as a technical liaison and support projects from design to execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative engineering designs
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to a diverse range of building materials and envelope solutions
  • Engagement in both technical and client-facing roles
  • Chance to influence and support project execution from design to construction
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtainwall 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Curtainwall & Façade Design
    • Evaluate unitized and stick-built curtainwall 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.

Qualifications
  • 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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