Facade Engineer Technician

Job Details:
Job Title: Facade Engineer Technician
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Type: Full Time Permanent
Vacancies: 1
Hours: 32 hours per week
Hourly wage: $35.00-$39.00/hour based on your skills and experiences

Key Responsibilities

(a)Preparing facade design drawings, technical details and construction documentation in accordance with project requirements.

(b) Prepare and update facade shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings and as-built drawings using relevant computer-aided design (CAD) software.

(c) Assist in developing facade systems and detailing solutions based on design specifications, architectural drawings and engineering instructions.

(d) Review architectural and structural drawings to identify discrepancies, inconsistencies and potential coordination issues relating to facade systems.

(e) Assist with facade design calculations, material take-offs, measurements and quantity schedules as directed by the engineering team.

(f) Preparing technical documentation, specifications, schedules and reports for facade design and construction activities.

(g) Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, specialist contractors, suppliers and other project team members to obtain technical information required for facade documentation.

(h) Assist in identifying and resolving technical issues relating to facade components, materials, connections, interfaces and installation details.

(i) Assist in reviewing material samples, product data sheets, technical submittals and shop drawings to ensure consistency with approved design documentation.

(j) Assist in preparing technical submissions, drawing registers, document schedules and other project records for review and approval.

(k) Conduct site visits and inspections as required to verify site dimensions, existing conditions and facade installation progress against approved drawings.

(l) Record site observations, measurements, discrepancies and construction issues, and report findings to the supervising engineer.

(m) Assist in monitoring facade installation works and identifying deviations from approved drawings, specifications and relevant project requirements.

(n) Maintain accurate and up-to-date project drawings, technical records and documentation, ensuring that revisions are properly recorded and distributed to relevant parties.

(o) Assist with the preparation of cost estimates, material quantities and technical information required for procurement and construction planning.

(p) Provide technical and drafting support to facade engineers and other members of the project team throughout the design, fabrication and construction stages.

(q) Assist in compiling project completion documentation, including as-built drawings, technical records and relevant handover documents.

(r) Perform other technical and project-related duties as reasonably assigned by the Director or supervising engineer.

Qualification & Experience
1. You MUST EITHER hold a Diploma or higher qualification with specialisation in Civil/ Structure Engineering OR at least two years of relevant experience. (Mandatory)

2. Familiarity with the NZ Building Code and Acceptable Solutions (Preferred but not mandatory).

3. Familiarity with CAD/BIM environments (AutoCAD, Revit), and /or structural analysis software (e.g.,Strand7, SAP2000, ETABS) is advantageous(Preferred but not mandatory).

Key Competencies
Good problem-solving skills, particularly for seismic and weathertightness challenges.
Detail-oriented with a focus on durability in NZ's variable climate.
Ability to build strong relationships with local contractors and architects.

Why Join Us?
Iconic Projects: Work on landmark buildings across New Zealand.
Seismic Expertise: Build deep expertise in seismic facade engineering, a niche and highlysought-after skill in NZ.
Great Culture: Friendly, flexible team environment with a focus on work-life balance (and a good coffee machine).