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Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics - Houston

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Houston

Requirements

  • M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track
  • Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.
  • Skills should include:
  • Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
  • Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
  • Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)
  • Familiarity with exterior wall systems
  • Familiarity with roofing assemblies
  • Familiarity with building structural systems
  • Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Responsibilities

  • Assist Project Manager with project tasks
  • Review and organize project-related documents
  • Research building codes and industry standards
  • Write assessment reports
  • Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing, travel required
  • Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software
  • Analyze proposed repair/design options.
  • Design and draft repair drawings and details
  • Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications
  • Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing
  • Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes
  • Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors

FAQs

What does a Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics in Houston do?

A Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics in Houston investigates and determines the service life of building enclosure assemblies, assesses enclosure systems, designs repairs for existing enclosure systems, and performs building performance analysis.

What skills are required for this position?

A sound technical background, excellent oral and written communication skills, technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software, knowledge of building façade and roofing assemblies, understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts, and knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.

What kind of analysis does a Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics perform?

A Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics performs enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They also evaluate daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

What kind of projects will a Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics be working on?

A Graduate Enclosure Consultant in Diagnostics will work on projects related to building enclosure systems, repairs, building performance analysis, sustainability, and integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

Engineers, innovators, and creators of high-performance, resilient structures, enclosures, and infrastructure worldwide.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1931
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Welcome to Walter P Moore! We are an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world’s most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931, our 700+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and seven international locations. #MooreExperts #MooreProjects #DrivenbytheChallenge #i_am_moore