Facade Engineer

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Boston office is seeking a Facade Engineer. This individual will be responsible for the detailing of facades, running related analyses, materials and systems research, and coordinating project work with the team.

You will use your talent and experience to dovetail facade engineering into multidisciplinary design projects while learning and continuing to develop your career. Your work will span across a variety of projects, from historic landmarked buildings to high performing new developments and one-off special structures.

The opportunity

• Coordinate facade concepts and ideas into a structured format using sketches, documentation, design journals, data sheets, and analytical reports for discussions with architects and clients.
• Undertake facade related engineering calculations with various materials, including glass, aluminum, stainless steel, wood, stone and precast concrete
• Produce details and drawings using various 2D and 3D CAD and graphics packages;
• Produce specifications and technical reports
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, seismic, acoustic and structural performance
• Witnessing performance mockup testing of facade systems
• Carrying out factory visits, site inspections and preparing associated technical reports
• Coordinating work with professionals of other fields
• Communicating with clients to establish their needs, and maintaining a dialogue throughout the project

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil / Structural Engineering
• A minimum 2 years of experience in the facade industry with emphasis on detailing and structural engineering
• Technical and design skills to communicate thoughts and ideas related to building envelope design and detailing
• Experience with a variety of systems and material
• Familiarity with building codes
• Experience with structural analysis packages
• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to understand the balance of priorities on differing projects
• Ability to develop and maintain successful client relationships
• Planning and organizational skills
  
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What we offer you

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in Boston is $78,000 to $91,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Boston will differ.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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