Overview
Industrial Architect role at Facility Engineering Services Corp. Summary : Work as part of a team of Process and Structural engineers to develop industrial plant layouts. Responsible for developing REVIT models of greenfield and existing processing plants for project development. This position is responsible for the accuracy and thoroughness of the final construction documents and BIM model. It also covers evaluation of building leaks, identifying structural issues, existing plant surveys, repairing, replacing or designing building cladding or roofing systems, thermal analysis and performing air and water leak testing on existing buildings, and designing the building envelope in new construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop scope of work and details for structural and architectural components of complex structures and buildings; develop and prepare construction documents for assigned projects; evaluate existing buildings for structural and architectural conformance to current building codes and requirements of the food processing industry.
- Provide CSA design and work with the team to develop BIM / Revit models of existing structures; be responsible for the accuracy and thoroughness of the final construction documents; work closely with process engineering experts.
- Provide structural and architectural evaluations and written reports of existing buildings and structures; design, detail, and specify architectural components to achieve complete thermal and moisture barriers; design and specify doors, hardware schedules and frame details.
- Review and approve construction shop drawings and product submittals for conformance to construction documents; perform construction site visits and provide written reports of construction progress and deficiencies.
Qualifications
Education : Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Architecture.Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience in building enclosure design, review and assessments; minimum 5 years' experience in building enclosure restoration and consulting involving managing bulk water, water vapor transmission, air leakage, and thermal transmission.Special Skills : Proficient knowledge of building enclosure systems (roofing, wall claddings, glazed assemblies, waterproofing, hygrothermal modeling, building enclosure diagnostic testing); working knowledge of basic structural systems.Computer Skills : Proficient AutoCAD and / or Revit knowledge and experience; familiarity with spreadsheet, database and scheduling programs.Travel : Extensive travel may be required – at least 12 domestic trips per year.Certifications : Building inspection and investigation certifications or ability to obtain multiple certifications (e.g., RCI Roofing / Building Envelope, Infrared Thermography).Work Environment & Travel
Although the work is performed in an office environment, there are occasional site visits requiring ladder, stair and scaffold climbing in manufacturing and / or process structures up to 150 ft tall. May be exposed to hazardous equipment, noise, dust, gas or fumes; PPE and safety training provided.
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