Engineer - Facade
On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Summary
Participate in design meetings, contributing to discussions and presenting scheme calculations and sketches. Conduct research on potential cladding materials and prepare design reports for various stages of the project, including concept, scheme, and detail. Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, environmental engineers, fire engineers, acousticians, and contractors. Participate in site inspections and assist in writing/reviewing reports. WSP, a world leader in engineering professional services, seeks this Façade Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru. The role focuses on designing and developing building envelopes that are aesthetically pleasing, sustainable, and energy efficient. Candidates will progress towards Chartered Engineer status while developing expertise in building physics, sustainability design, and embodied carbon assessment.
Required Qualifications
- A recognised degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in built environment discipline (Façade Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar area)
- Proven experience in a façade design/engineering role or other relevant industry experience in building physics and sustainability design
- A willingness to progress towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional institution
- An interest in the facades/cladding market
- A desire to understand the impact of façade systems on the structure and environmental performance of buildings
- An interest in environmental aspects of façade design, including thermal performance, daylight, and solar control
- In-depth technical and design skills related to building envelope design and detailing, construction techniques, procurement routes and risk assessment
- Ability to maintain personal effectiveness particularly during periods of higher-than-normal workload
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments and to develop and maintain successful client relationships
- Planning and organizational skills with excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD design software (e.g. Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper)
Desired Qualifications
- Façade Embodied Carbon Assessment will be an added advantage
- Understanding of and some ability to use analysis software tools (structural or thermal) such as Strand7, ANSYS, Solid Works, Mepla, Vitrages, Bisco, Trisco, Builddesk or Flixo will be an advantage
- Familiarity with international codes including European standards will be a plus
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