Building Enclosure Engineer in Training (EIT)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.•Nashville, TN

65d

About The Position

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement. We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr . Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more. We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001559 The Building Enclosure EIT is responsible for creating environmental separation between controlled interior conditions and the uncontrolled exterior environment. As building enclosure systems become increasingly complex, there is a corresponding increase in demand for engineering consulting services to verify the performance of these systems. The Building Enclosure Engineer in Training (EIT) assists the senior staff in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the discipline technical policies and procedures; under supervision participates in technical studies, investigations, and site visits; assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget and of the highest technical quality.

Requirements

M.S. or B.S. in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering, building science, or Bachelor of Architecture
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A demonstrated ability to learn the basics of design and analysis within his/her discipline

Responsibilities

Apply sound architectural engineering principles to the following tasks associated with building enclosure commissioning and consulting:
Conduct peer reviews of architectural drawings and specifications
Review submittals and shop drawings
Develop test procedures for new and existing building enclosure systems
Perform construction site visits to verify system performance and testing which will include working at heights
Assist in the performance of condition surveys and failure investigations of existing buildings
Assist in the development of building enclosure repair design documents
Demonstrate interest in learning and operating enclosure related software
Act and perform activities inside and outside the organization in a manner consistent with the ethical engineering standards in the company handbook
Travel up to 50% of the time dependent on local workload and project locations