Building Envelope Inspector

New York, NY, us February 25, 2026 Full Time

As an Engineer Inspector, you will be joining a collaborative & mentorship-based team within our Envelope division. In this role you will be exposed to a variety of projects ranging from new wall construction to upgrades, maintenance and repositioning of existing buildings. The ideal candidate understands commitment, contribution, development, and communication.

What you will do

  • Understand phases of exterior wall construction projects including but not limited to shop drawing, modeling, design development and construction documents.     
  • Conduct field review and progress inspection on designated projects. 
  • Track project activity by maintaining well written reports, detailed documents, schedules, effort of work and estimates.
  • Ensure familiarity with building codes in local markets. 
  • Partner with Project Managers to advise/update on project progression for project completion.
  • Establish relationships with clients and job-related management teams. 
  • Provide cross-functional support to ensure client needs and internal timelines/project activities are completed. 
  • Present project related technical information to clients and design teams. 
  • Occasional presentation of white paper\case studies to technical teams.
  • Attend in-house seminars and scheduled team meetings.  
  • Maintain established utilization levels.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor or manager
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical preferred)
  • Minimum 1-3 years working with building envelope design, inspection, development and/or engineering.
  • Knowledge of broad architectural design theories/concepts and specific structural theories/concepts related to exterior wall construction.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
  • Strong written & verbal communications skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and modeling/drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM)

 PLUS SKILLS: OSHA and/or ICC Certifications, SPRAT certified, Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification, Drone Operator

SOCOTEC offers a competitive benefits package and an exciting & inclusive company culture where we foster learning and growth through our mentorship program, continuing education support, and other initiatives.

For more information, please visit www.socotec.us

Job Type: Full-Time

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Range $60-75K

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SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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