Senior Façade Engineer (Specialist)

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Senior Façade Engineer (Specialist) to lead the design, coordination, technical review, and delivery of façade engineering solutions. This full-time role focuses on complex building and mixed-use developments, ensuring the successful integration of architectural vision, structural performance, sustainability, and construction requirements into high-quality façade systems. The position requires 12+ years of experience.

Role Responsibilities

The Senior Façade Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing various aspects of façade development and delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and engineering of building façade systems, including curtain walls, cladding systems, skylights, roofing interfaces, glazing systems, architectural metalwork, and specialty façade elements.
• Developing façade design concepts, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Performing façade performance assessments related to structural integrity, thermal performance, acoustic performance, weatherproofing, fire safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Reviewing and approving façade shop drawings, material submissions, mock-ups, and engineering calculations.
• Ensuring façade solutions meet architectural intent while maintaining constructability, durability, and lifecycle performance.

Coordination and Technical Oversight

This role involves significant coordination and technical review to ensure compliance and optimal project outcomes. Specific duties include:

• Coordinating closely with architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, and specialist façade consultants.
• Managing design interfaces between façade systems and surrounding building elements.
• Conducting technical design reviews and identifying opportunities for value engineering and optimization.
• Supporting BIM coordination and multidisciplinary integration throughout the design process.
• Reviewing design proposals for compliance with project specifications, international standards, and local authority requirements.

Project Lifecycle Involvement

The Senior Façade Engineer will be involved in the project from initial design through to delivery, ensuring adherence to client requirements and project objectives. This includes overseeing façade design development, material selection, engineering analysis, procurement support, construction supervision, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination.

Experience Required

Candidates for this position should possess 12+years of relevant experience in façade engineering.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this full-time position with SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.