Building Enclosure Assistant Staff Associate

ECS Ltd•Buffalo Grove, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Building Enclosure Assistant Staff Associate to join our Midwest Building Science + Infrastructure team in Buffalo Grove, IL. In this role, you will support building enclosure consulting projects while developing foundational skills in field investigations, testing, technical analysis, and report preparation. You will work closely with experienced consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to evaluate building envelope performance and support construction quality across a variety of facility types. This position provides hands-on field experience and technical training while building a strong foundation in building enclosure consulting within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
0-2 years of related experience
Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)
Basic knowledge of building science & infrastructure principles and applications.
Basic knowledge of building materials, construction practices, and building systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Dependable, self-motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and field personnel both independently and as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
E-5 (US Military rank, if education, certification, and licenses requirements are met)

Nice To Haves

Certifications may be required depending on the type of testing performed. The following certifications would go a long way: Engineer-in-Training (EIT), IIBEC certifications (RRC, RWC, REWC, RBEC, CBECxP)

Responsibilities

Perform building science & infrastructure related testing and consulting services.
Assist with specialized building enclosure testing.
Clearly document quality assurance observations and prepare field reports of findings.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of IBC and local building codes as they relate to the building enclosure.
Interact and collaborate with staff members on a variety of projects.
Attend project meetings with senior staff as requested.
Interface with contractors and other site personnel on project sites daily.
Keep supervisor informed of changing site conditions and/or additional testing requested on project sites.
Demonstrate how to prioritize tasks to satisfy project requirements. Consult with your supervisor to help prioritize tasks on a daily basis.
Possess acceptable basic technical writing skills with regard to basic conventions of spelling, grammar, and professional content. Collaborate with more senior staff to produce reports. Work to improve writing skills, as necessary, under the direction of supervisors and Principal reviewers.
Work with senior staff to develop an understanding of the relation of field observations and test results to findings and conclusions in the report.
Other duties as assigned.