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Building Envelope Consultant
Location: Dallas | Hybrid
Type: Full-time
A confidential consulting firm is seeking a Building Envelope Engineer / Consultant to support evaluations, design solutions, and performance assessments for exterior wall, roofing, and waterproofing systems on both new and existing buildings.
This role involves a mix of field investigations, system analysis, design detailing, and report development for façade performance, water intrusion, air barrier issues, and enclosure rehabilitation strategies.
What You’ll Do
- Assess building envelope assemblies for condition, failures, and performance issues
- Assist with repair design and recommendations for existing buildings
- Support enclosure design reviews for new construction and renovation
- Conduct on-site diagnostic testing and documentation
- Evaluate system performance for moisture, energy, and durability
- Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients
Ideal Background
- 3–7 years of experience with exterior wall, roofing, or waterproofing systems
- PE license or Registered Architect (required)
- Experience with building envelope rehabilitation or enclosure investigations
- Working knowledge of building physics (thermal, moisture, vapor, and air movement)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Field investigation and problem-solving mindset
- Bonus: Experience with modeling tools or enclosure testing protocols
Why This Role
- Competitive salary bonus potential
- Hybrid flexibility
- Opportunity to work on complex and high-visibility buildings
- Professional development and licensure support
- Pathway to deeper specialization in building forensics and diagnostics
This is a confidential retained search being managed on behalf of the hiring firm.
Qualified candidates based in Houston or willing to relocate within commuting distance are encouraged to apply.