Façade EngineerKovach Building Enclosures

Position Overview

We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtainwall and façade systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of engineering design, analysis, and coordination across diverse building materials, with a focus on innovative envelope solutions. This role requires both technical expertise and collaborative project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and constructible designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Engineering & Analysis
• Perform engineering analysis and design of bespoke aluminum framing systems, including ACM, sheet metal, perforated plates, sunshades and varied material inserts and fasteners.
• Develop load paths and perform calculations in compliance with building codes and client specifications.
• Conduct finite element modeling (FEM), MathCAD, and Excel-based analysis for façade systems.
• Curtainwall & Façade Design
• Evaluate unitized and stick-built curtainwall systems and design structural loading additions, including extensive connection detailing.
• Prepare and assemble engineering calculation packets for submittals.
• Evaluate subcontracted engineering work and provide technical direction.
• Coordination & Documentation
• Collaborate with project managers, drafting teams, and fabricators to achieve quality, efficiency, and constructability standards.
• Compile and present engineering documentation, including structural reports, drawings, and calculations.
• Conduct site observations and collect field data to support design validation.
• Business & Client Support
• Review technical specifications for negotiation and project initiation.
• Support preliminary engineering designs for sales and estimating teams.
• Serve as a technical liaison with clients to communicate engineering intent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering across commercial, specialty, and façade projects .
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials (wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum), and fenestration industry standards.
• Proficiency with structural software (FEM tools, MathCAD, Excel).