About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever wondered how some of the city’s most striking facades come to life, panel by panel? As a Technical Office Engineer (Aluminum Specialist), you’ll play a key role in translating ambitious designs into flawless reality. Our team is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and takes real pride in their craftsmanship. If you’re ready to deep-dive into complex projects and leave your mark on iconic builds, this could be your next step.
About the Company
We’re not your average contracting company. For over a decade, we’ve been at the forefront of the facades industry, shaping skylines with creativity and integrity. Our team is tight-knit but diverse, united by a genuine passion for innovative construction (plus a slight obsession with technical excellence — if you enjoy lively debate about the merits of different aluminum systems, you’ll fit right in). Transparency, collaboration, and high standards drive everything we do — Friday demo days and impromptu project celebrations included.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Producing clear, precise, and fully detailed shop drawings for aluminum and glass façades.
- Reviewing architectural and structural drawings to ensure perfect alignment with project specs.
- Coordinating directly with site engineers and project managers to clarify technical requirements and solve real-world challenges.
- Preparing accurate take-offs for aluminum systems and all related façade components.
- Developing material submittals, method statements, and as-built documentation with an eagle eye for detail.
- Adapting quickly to design changes and fast-track schedules, always delivering information on time and to spec.
- Acting as a technical reference for suppliers and subcontractors, helping turn design intent into build reality.
- Collaborating in refining internal workflows — we expect ideas, not just drawings.
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Architectural, or Mechanical Engineering (with a passion for facades and aluminum systems).
- 3+ years in a technical office or design role focused on aluminum and glass facades.
- Advanced skills in AutoCAD (2D and 3D), and comfort with relevant design software (Revit, Rhino, etc.).
- Exceptional attention to detail balanced by the ability to deliver quickly and manage priorities.
- Clear communication in English (written and spoken), with a knack for translating tech-speak for any audience.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with international facade systems or major local landmarks.
- Familiarity with BIM, structural glazing, and custom fabrication methods.
- A collaborative spirit with the curiosity to learn and improve processes.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still like to get to know you — expertise comes in many forms.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary with performance-based growth — we value skill and reward initiative.
- Dynamic project portfolio: see your work up close and make an impact on the urban landscape.
- Modern office with flexible onsite/work-from-home balance (we know inspiration can strike anywhere).
- Supportive leadership and a culture that celebrates knowledge-sharing and team wins.
- Regular training sessions, access to industry events, and chances to expand your skillset.
Here, you’ll sharpen your technical skills and see tangible results from your work — all while collaborating with a team that genuinely enjoys building (and laughing) together. We can’t wait to meet our next engineering partner.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your process for producing shop drawings for complex aluminum and glass façade systems? What software tools do you prefer and why?
- Tell us about a time when you encountered conflicting information between architectural and structural drawings. How did you resolve it to maintain project accuracy?
- How have you handled fast-track project schedules in the past while ensuring your work met quality standards?
- Describe your experience preparing material submittals and method statements for façade projects. Are there particular challenges you've learned to anticipate?
- What’s your approach to conducting precise take-offs for aluminum systems and ensuring nothing is missed during estimation?
- Have you worked with BIM, advanced 3D modeling, or specific international facade systems? How did these tools or experiences change your approach to project coordination?
- Share an example of when your technical advice or solution helped a supplier or subcontractor overcome a project obstacle.
- Tell about a time you needed to quickly adapt to a major design change during a project. What steps did you take to keep everything on track?
- How do you prioritize between delivering drawings quickly and maintaining attention to detail when project demands are high?
- Give us an example of how you contributed ideas to streamline internal workflows or improve team processes.
- Can you describe how you ensure clear and effective communication across different stakeholders, especially when translating technical requirements for those less experienced?
- What motivates you most about working on iconic or highly visible buildings?
- In our culture, we’re known for lively debate and collaborative problem-solving. How do you handle differing technical opinions within a team?
- What do you enjoy most about working in a diverse and tight-knit environment, and how do you contribute to a positive team atmosphere?