Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Walter P Moore is hiring an Enclosure Consultant to join its Building Enclosure Practice in the Diagnostics Group, based in the Washington, DC office. The role focuses on building enclosure design, modeling, assessment, testing, and repair for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects. The position is hybrid, combining in-office and home-office work; candidates should be able to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.

The consultant will design new enclosure systems and repairs for existing systems; review enclosure systems; investigate the service life of building enclosure assemblies; and assess air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. The role also includes building performance analysis covering daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and integration of the enclosure with mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

The stated annual salary range is $91,000–$113,000 in Washington, DC. The actual offer depends on factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, industry experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience in building enclosure design, review, and assessments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) credential required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Architectural Engineering, or Master of Architecture in Building Science, Building Enclosures, or Historic Preservation.
• Experience in building enclosure design, repair, and retrofit, and in the integrated design and delivery of high-performance buildings.
• Experience with exterior wall, below-grade waterproofing, and roofing assemblies.
• Understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts, and knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.
• Demonstrated strength in providing excellent customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to commute to or periodically travel to the affiliated office.

Nice To Haves

• RRO, RRC, or RWC credential.

Responsibilities

• Design new building enclosure systems and repairs for existing enclosure systems.
• Review enclosure systems for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects.
• Investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies.
• Assess enclosure performance, including air infiltration, rainwater control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission.
• Perform building performance analysis, including evaluation of daylighting, solar heat gain, and thermal energy transfer.
• Evaluate holistic integration of the building enclosure with mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level