Building Enclosure Technician en Salas O’Brien

Building Enclosure Technician

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

 Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

  Job Summary:

 We are looking for a full-time Building Enclosure Technician to assist senior enclosure team members with enclosure analysis and testing for new construction and existing buildings. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join our energetic and growing company. 

In this role, you will:

• Assist senior team members with condition assessment of building enclosure systems
• Perform enclosure testing activities consistent with industry standards including water testing, adhesion testing, etc.
• Assist with identification of building enclosure issues/problems
• Coordinate and attend construction meetings and conferences

Qualifications:

• Entry-level position
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in architecture, engineering, or construction management or at least 2 years of experience with enclosure installation or management
• Able to prepare enclosure analysis and testing results summary reports
• Must be a self-starter with good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interest in building enclosure forensics or construction
• Prepared to travel to project sites throughout North America

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear and occasionally kneel and climb. The staff member must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and safely work at elevated height (roofs, lifts, etc.) are required. Must also be able to operate a motor vehicle. Certification to operate a lift is a plus, but not a prerequisite.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel: travel is required

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien 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/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.