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Senior Building Envelope Engineer

HIRESIGMA
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture.
  • 8-10 years of experience in forensics, rehabilitation, or building envelope consulting.
  • SE License Required.
  • Previous experience managing, mentoring, and leading teams.
  • Technical competency and an ability to effectively communicate and build rapport with clients, colleagues, Architects, Engineers, General and Subcontractors.
  • A technical and practical understanding of building enclosure systems, specifically roofing, waterproofing, claddings, fenestration, and air/water/thermal/vapor barriers.
  • Expert understanding of enclosure installation quality, timing of events, and the upstream and downstream impacts of the schedule.
  • Excellent skills in technical writing and oral communication.
  • Flexible, responsive, and confident multi-tasking skills.
  • An ability to work independently, handle multiple deadlines, and accommodate shifting priorities.
  • An ability to lead and contribute to the team in a collaborative, interactive environment.
  • A demonstrated commitment to quality, organization, meticulous attention to detail, and consistency in work deliverables.
  • Previous experience managing project budgets, change orders, and invoicing.
  • Previous successful results in upselling services/scope.
  • Proficiency in one or more design/modeling software programs, including WUFI, THERM, etc. (preferred).
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Civil, Structural, Construction) or Architecture (preferred).
  • A certification in industry-specific technical areas (Roofing, Fenestrations, Waterproofing, Enclosure Commissioning) (preferred).
  • Specialized focus in 5 or more industry areas of technical expertise, i.e., Roofing, Fenestration, Waterproofing, Civil engineering, Cost Estimating, etc. (preferred).

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