What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project / Design Engineer - Facade & Structural Engineering position at Architectural Wall Systems, Inc?
What you’ll do
- Take curtain wall, storefront and window wall assignments from receipt of documents through a complete calculation package, following our proven process with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Perform ASCE 7 wind and seismic loading, aluminum framing (ADM), deflection and anchorage checks.
- Use RISA 3D, Hilti PROFIS and Excel-based calc tools, and help us improve our templates and automation.
- Plan, schedule and budget your own projects, and deliver on time and within budget.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with clients and teammates.
- Escalate unusual conditions early to senior engineers with a clear question and a proposed approach.
- As you grow, review and teach junior engineers and document best practices.
What we’re looking for
- BS in civil, structural, mechanical or engineering
- 2–7 years of experience in facade, curtain wall, glazing or structural engineering
- Strong calculation skills and comfort with the tools above
- A clear communicator who owns outcomes and meets deadlines
- PE license, or on the path to one (we support the process)
Why AWSI
- Fully remote, US-based
- Direct access to the President and senior engineers
- A team that values precision, craftsmanship and doing the work of five with four, using automation and AI to cut routine work
- Your title and level (Design Engineer I or II, or Project Engineer) are set to fit your experience
To apply: send your resume and a short note about a project you’re proud of.
Architectural Wall Systems, Inc. (AWSI) is a professional engineering consulting firm specializing in building facades and structural systems: curtain walls, storefronts, stone and metal panels, glass railings, canopies, and more. We work directly with fabricators, glazing contractors, and design teams on real buildings: hospitals, universities, hotels, stadiums, transit hubs, and towers.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000