What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Enclosure Engineer position at FST Technical Services?
Join FST, a national Leader in Building Commissioning Excellence
At FST Technical Services, our Commissioning (Cx) Division stands among the top Cx firms in the nation—partnering with clients to deliver uncompromising quality assurance throughout the design, construction, and post-acceptance phases of complex building projects. We make sure every system—mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and beyond—is designed, installed, and tested to perform exactly as intended and meet our clients’ highest standards.
We’re seeking a Building Enclosure Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll lead and deliver Building Envelope Commissioning and Consulting Services across an exciting range of projects—from university campuses and medical research facilities to high-performance commercial buildings.
Your work will include consulting, testing, and commissioning diverse building enclosure systems—helping clients create buildings that are efficient, resilient, and built to last. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals, solve unique technical challenges, and travel to project sites across the region.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee Design Reviews
- Oversee submittal and shop drawing reviews
- Oversee periodic site inspections
- Testing of exterior envelope systems, both in the field and in laboratory settings.
- Review site reports and maintain logs of ongoing project issues.
- Provide client support as it relates to the envelope systems.
- Responsible for project scheduling and budgets.
- Development of project management standards and procedures.
- Attend conferences and industry events.
- Maintain existing client relationships and assist in new client/project relations.
- Any special projects as required
Essential Qualifications and Attributes:
- General understanding of the fundamentals and detailing of various façade types.
- Genuine interest in following a project through from design through post occupancy.
- Strong interest in being in the field, witnessing envelope systems being installed and tested.
- Strong wiring skills, experience in past site report writing is a plus.
- Able to adapt quickly and work well with others, especially under tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Comfort with conveying ideas quickly through note writing and sketching.
- Working knowledge of Revit is a plus.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture / Engineering or Master’s degree.
- Experience working in an architectural firm would be an advantage
- Ideally experience doing Construction Administration.
- Willingness and ability to travel at a regular frequency.
Salary range: $75,000 - $95,000
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000