Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.
Our Vision and Values:
We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Empowerment
- Connectivity
- Courage
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Facade Design Engineer to develop, design, and deliver high-quality faade systems for various building projects. The role involves creating detailed faade designs, coordinating with architects and consultants, preparing engineering calculations, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of faade materials, systems, and building physics.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
- Develop faade concepts and detailed designs using AutoCAD, Revit, and related tools.
- Prepare structural and thermal calculations for faade systems (aluminum, curtain wall, cladding, glazing, etc.).
- Review architectural drawings and identify faade design requirements.
- Select appropriate faade materials and systems based on project needs.
- Produce fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and installation details.
Coordination & Communication
- Work closely with architects, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to finalize technical solutions.
- Support project managers in resolving technical issues on-site.
- Participate in technical meetings and design workshops.
- Coordinate with production and installation teams to ensure design feasibility.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure designs comply with building codes, facade engineering standards, and safety regulations.
- Review and approve material samples, mock-ups, and testing results.
- Ensure all deliverables meet project timelines and quality requirements.
Site Support
- Conduct site visits to inspect faade installations.
- Provide technical recommendations and resolve faade-related issues during construction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- 37 years of experience in faade design (depending on seniority level).
- Strong knowledge of curtain wall systems, aluminum profiles, cladding, glazing, and related materials.
- Proficiency in faade design software: AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper (optional), and structural analysis tools.
- Familiarity with international faade standards (ASTM, BS, EN, etc.).
- Understanding of building physics (thermal performance, wind load, acoustics, waterproofing).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with 3D modelling for complex geometry facades.
- Knowledge of BIM workflows.
- Experience working with faade testing labs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Kind Note:
** While we carefully review all applications, only candidates who meet the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest.
