Building Enclosure Specialist

We at BranchPattern are committed to building our company with great people like you-people who represent the best in their profession. BranchPattern is a place where you can make a difference while building a meaningful and rewarding career. Our employees are fun, passionate and innovative change agents that strive to deliver award winning projects.

Do you read about high-performance building projects for fun? Do you get a rush from knowing that your clients trust you to make sure everything goes well? Are you looking for an opportunity to be a leader at a progressive firm? If that sounds like you, we have the perfect opportunity for you! This position requires an individual who demonstrates a passion for high-performance building enclosures, ranging from design to testing and validation of performance. Our projects are typically buildings in the education (K-12 and higher education), healthcare, commercial, and industrial building sectors. The ideal candidate that is not only skilled at finding issues, but also in helping teams find great solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support design teams to identify and develop concepts for high-performance enclosures that help projects achieve energy, durability, and indoor environmental quality goals.
• Provide support on projects pursuing Passive House Certification.
• Lead the building enclosure commissioning process for commercial and institutional projects that are implementing envelope testing procedures (pressurization testing, thermography, spray testing, etc.)
• Perform on site reviews and observations to validate enclosure quality, identify issues, and engage in resolutions.
• Participate and present in client meetings related to the subject matter.
• Identify and track building enclosure issues during design, construction, and occupancy phase.
• Establish and document enclosure performance targets with project teams.
• Review design documents for assembly performance, transition details and constructability.
• Validate that submittals and mock-ups are aligned with performance targets.
• Observe completed enclosure and enclosure testing.
• Conduct analysis and optimization of enclosures using common industry tools including WUFI, THERM, and PHPP.

Qualified candidates ideally possess

• Bachelor’s or higher in a field related to environmental building design (architecture, engineering, and/or building science)
• 3+ years professional experience in AEC industry
• Demonstrated skills in computer and hand sketching
• Proficiency in CAD/REVIT tools
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, and good verbal, interpersonal and writing skills
• Proven track record of trouble shooting Enclosure issues
• Technical competence in reading and interpreting specifications and plans
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.

BranchPattern is a great place to work!

BranchPattern is an award winning firm built by engineers and building scientists who genuinely care about improving people’s lives. We are advocates for building a better environment and community. Our employees are progressive, passionate and innovative change agents that strive to deliver high quality projects. If you are ready to make a difference and improve the lives of our communities apply today.

• Flexible work hours that allow you to balance work and life.
• Casual work environment where you can dress for your day.
• Employee ownership and the freedom to be an entrepreneur.
• Paid volunteer time and parental leave so you can care for others.
• Paid birthday holidays and wellness initiatives so you can care for yourself.
• Genuine and progressive leadership who put people first.
• Clear career paths and mentors that want you to excel.
• Paid certifications and memberships to build your leadership in the industry.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for all employees.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Shares and Profit Sharing.
• 401k with a company match.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.