Associate 3 Engineer Building Env Group

Company: CTL Group
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Associate 3 (Engineer for Building Envelope Group) Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $195,000.00 Annually About the job: We are seeking an intermediate to senior-level professional engineer to join our Building Envelope team in either Chicago or New York City. The ideal candidate has boundless curiosity (enjoys asking why things are done the way they are), a passion for delivering high-caliber work, and an enthusiasm for general building design. Energy and circularity will be transforming the way building envelopes are manufactured, designed, and constructed over the next decade.This is your opportunity to be a part of a team that will learn, teach, test, and deliver the next generation of building envelope designs, repairs, reuse, and investigative solutions. Key Responsibilities Conduct thorough on-site inspections to assess damage, failures, or defects. Collect and analyze data related to environmental, material fabrication, and construction practices. Apply engineering first principles and analytical methods to determine root causes of building envelope problems, including the root causes of air infiltration, water infiltration, condensation, thermal radiation, and solar radiation. Develop recommendations for the repair or retrofit of envelope structural components based on forensic findings. Prepare detailed engineering reports documenting observations, analyses, findings, and recommendations as the lead or as part of a team when needed. Support expert witness projects, as needed. Prepare and participate in depositions, as required. Manage and oversee projects, ensuring deadlines and budget constraints are met. Stay abreast of advancements in building envelope systems, energy codes, materials science, and forensic analysis. Experience with terra cotta, brick, or stone masonry systems – or Experience with a variety of window wall, curtainwall, skylight, and storefront systems. Experience with both is an asset. Explore markets in an area of your expertise and assist in business development activities toward meeting new technical peers and potential clients. Proactively participate in professional development and thought leadership activities. Mentor and coach peers, staff, and third parties. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering required; an Advanced degree (MS / PhD) is an asset. Experience: 5-10 years of project experience in building envelope design, repair, and investigation. Licensure: Professional licensure is a requirement, either Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New York or Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Illinois (or the ability to attain one within six months of hire), with both licenses an asset. Certifications (For NY candidates only): Qualified Exterior Wall Inspector (QEWI) designation from New York City Department of Buildings or ability to obtain QEWI within 6 months of start. Experience with NYC Local Law 11 Facade Inspection Safety Program. Certifications (For IL candidates only): City of Chicago scaffold safety training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Be willing to provide examples within the interview process) Analytical Skills: Strong background in first principles of structural engineering and mechanics. Proficient with engineering tools for structural evaluation and analysis. Project Management: Experience managing budgets and schedules, and leading projects. Business Development: Experience with client engagement and presenting technical issues to Clients. Experience assisting with proposal writing. Physical and Travel Demands Position may require some work to be completed in a field or laboratory environment, including work from heights or in confined spaces. Enjoy up to 30% of the time in the field on assessments of building envelopes or structural system existing conditions. Up to 20% travel may be required at times for this position. Who we are: We are CTLGroup, a team of engineers, architects, scientists, and consultants who are seasoned technical experts possessing unparalleled experience, knowledge, and testing proficiency in structures and materials. Our integrated team is backed by one of the most sophisticated commercial structural and building materials laboratories in the United States. Whether providing technical consultation, conducting laboratory studies, performing failure investigations, or offering expert testimony, we aim to solve our clients' problems and assist in achieving their objectives. Beyond delivering mere data, our team provides a foundation of confidence upon which our clients can build. *This job description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job.CTLGroup provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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