Glazing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer glazing systems for new construction projects, including high-rise and low-rise buildings.
• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for curtain wall, unitized curtain wall, window wall, point-supported glazing, and other architectural glazing systems.
• Perform finite element analysis (FEA) using software such as RISA, MAPLA, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, or similar.
• Design glazing support systems, including aluminum framing, anchors, embeds, brackets, and supporting steel.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting design documentation.
• Review delegated design packages, shop drawings, and engineering calculations for compliance with the engineering design and project requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, glazing contractors, manufacturers, and fabricators throughout design and construction.
• Conduct field reviews during fabrication and construction to verify glazing systems are installed in accordance with the engineered design and prepare corresponding site review reports.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and junior engineers.
• Stay current with building codes, industry standards, and emerging glazing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with EGBC required.
• 7+ years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically engineering architectural glazing systems within a consulting environment.
• Strong structural engineering background with demonstrated experience designing curtain wall, window wall, and other commercial glazing systems.

Skills and Competencies