Job Description

Are you driven by curiosity and motivated to solve complex building challenges? A respected engineering consultancy with a national footprint is looking for a Consulting Engineer to join its Building Technology group in Los Angeles. This team focuses on the design, evaluation, and repair of building envelope systems-walls, roofs, windows, waterproofing, and more. The work blends technical design with hands-on investigation, offering a unique opportunity to impact how buildings perform and endure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety: one day might involve climbing scaffolding to inspect a curtain wall, the next could be spent drafting repair details or consulting with architects. You'll manage small to mid-sized projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and design teams. The position involves travel to job sites and requires comfort working at heights and in the field

• Lead investigations into building envelope failures and performance issues.
• Design repairs for existing systems including roofs, walls, windows, and waterproofing.
• Conduct field testing and sampling of envelope components.
• Assist architects and contractors with design and construction-phase consulting.
• Document existing conditions and prepare technical reports and drawings.
• Provide mentorship and on-the-job training to junior engineers and staff.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to quality assurance efforts.
• Support litigation cases involving building envelope issues.
• Travel to job sites by car, train, or air, including locations not accessible by public transit.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Architectural Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in building envelope design, investigation, or construction management.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in technical writing and graphic documentation.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, or rope access is a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to travel and work at heights.

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