Façade Engineer

Summary: We are seeking an Engineer with a strong structural background and specialized experience in curtainwall and façade systems. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of engineering design, analysis, and coordination across diverse building materials, with a focus on innovative envelope solutions. This role requires both technical expertise and collaborative project execution to ensure high-quality, efficient, and constructible designs.

Kovach’s Mission and Values:

Our Mission: Kovach's mission is crystal clear: to cultivate a thriving and profitable company that stands as a beacon of growth and opportunity. We are steadfastly dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals not only succeed but flourish. In doing so, we aim to strike a harmonious balance between robust financial health and a nurturing space for all our team members.

At Kovach, we believe in sharing our success with the people who make it possible. Our employees are the driving force behind everything we achieve, which is why we proudly offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program allows you to become an owner of the company, giving you a direct stake in its growth and prosperity. As the company continues to succeed, so does the value of your shares, offering you a powerful opportunity to build wealth and benefit from our long-term success. With an ESOP, your contributions directly impact both your future and the company’s future, creating a true partnership in our continued growth.

Our Core Values:

• Positivity: Easy to work with, trusting, team player, and good communicator.
• Own it: Reliable, responsible, follows through, trustworthy, thorough.
• Expertise: Intelligent, innovative, and coachable.
• Grit: Tough, strong work ethic, and finds a way to get it done.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Engineering & Analysis
• • Perform engineering analysis and design of bespoke aluminum framing systems, including ACM, sheet metal, perforated plates, sunshades and varied material inserts and fasteners.
  • Develop load paths and perform calculations in compliance with building codes and client specifications.
  • Conduct finite element modeling (FEM), MathCAD, and Excel-based analysis for façade systems.
• Curtainwall & Façade Design
• • Evaluate unitized and stick-built curtainwall systems and design structural loading additions, including extensive connection detailing.
  • Prepare and assemble engineering calculation packets for submittals.
  • Evaluate subcontracted engineering work and provide technical direction.
• Coordination & Documentation
• • Collaborate with project managers, drafting teams, and fabricators to achieve quality, efficiency, and constructability standards.
  • Compile and present engineering documentation, including structural reports, drawings, and calculations.
  • Conduct site observations and collect field data to support design validation.
• Business & Client Support
• • Review technical specifications for negotiation and project initiation.
  • Support preliminary engineering designs for sales and estimating teams.
  • Serve as a technical liaison with clients to communicate engineering intent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering across commercial, specialty, and façade projects .
• Strong knowledge of building codes, materials (wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum), and fenestration industry standards.
• Proficiency with structural software (FEM tools, MathCAD, Excel).

About Kovach: Kovach is one of the nation’s leading façade and enclosure contractors, built on decades of strong client and vendor relationships and a culture of excellence. With 350 team members across multiple states and annual sales nearing $95 million, Kovach is committed to growth and innovation while fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. From airports and universities to resorts and entertainment venues, our work defines skylines and creates lasting impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Vision insurance

Kovach is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce. We invite candidates who are keen to grow, contribute, and be a part of our success story.

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