Façade Engineer

About the role

WSP is seeking a Façade Engineer to join its Property & Buildings Structures team in Midrand. You will design, engineer, document and support construction of building envelope systems, ensuring safety, durability, energy efficiency and compliance with project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop façade concepts aligned with architectural intent and project requirements.
• Perform structural analysis of façade systems, including wind loads, seismic effects, and thermal movement.
• Design façade systems such as curtain walls, cladding systems, and glazing.
• Evaluate façade performance for thermal, acoustic, fire, and weatherproofing requirements.
• Select appropriate materials considering durability, sustainability, and constructability.
• Coordinate façade design with architects, structural, and MEP engineers.
• Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
• Support tender processes and review contractor submissions.
• Provide construction support, including site inspections and resolving technical issues.
• Define and review façade testing requirements, including mock‑ups and performance testing.
• Identify and mitigate risks such as water ingress and detailing defects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• 3–8 years of experience in façade or building envelope engineering.
• Experience on commercial, industrial, or mixed‑use building projects.
• Knowledge of façade materials such as glass, aluminium, steel, and composites.
• Understanding of building physics including thermal, moisture, and acoustic performance.
• Familiarity with façade performance standards and wind loading codes.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• BIM
• Structural analysis tools

What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• First‑class medical cover.
• Generous annual leave.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and part‑time options.