Facade Engineer

G.James Glass and Aluminium is Australia's leading integrated glass and aluminium manufacturer and contractor. Our privately owned family company employs over 2000 people with operations throughout Australia.

Our Façade Solutions division services Australia's building contractors with the expertise and products necessary to realise the successful completion of commercial, high-rise and curtain wall projects. An ability to satisfy ever-challenging design aspirations is enhanced by a strong tradition of specialising in bespoke facades and cladding solutions, inhouse capabilities and support services along with the advantages of local Australian-based manufacturing.

The Role

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Engineer to join our specialist façade design team. This role will provide technical expertise, design innovation and support across a wide range of curtain wall, window, door and façade projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of structural design calculation submissions for glass and aluminium custom curtain wall suites, windows, doors, sunshades and frameless glass assemblies.
• Use of structural engineering software (Excel, Mathcad, SpaceGass, Checkwind, FEA such as SJMepla & Abaqus) with favourable knowledge of CAD, Python scripting and/or Grasshopper.
• Performing and preparing structural adequacy calculations for peer review, checking drawings for weather resistance and regulatory compliance.
• Checking and authorising design drawings for production.
• Developing innovative tender proposals and contract designs, including arranging and analysing in-house testing to validate structural models.
• Providing technical advice to design and construction teams on methods, materials and installation for aluminium-framed and unframed glazing works and monumental curtain wall projects.
• Witnessing and analysing results of prototype performance testing.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate engineers within the team.
• Liaising and negotiating with consultants, architects, builders and certifiers to achieve design approvals.

The Person

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Structural / Building Physics major preferred).
• Façade engineering knowledge and design experience within the glazing and aluminium sector highly regarded.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software; CAD and programming skills advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Confidence to provide advice and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management or site supervision experience in glazing design, supply and installation valued.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package in line with experience.
• Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.
• Health insurance benefits – 7% discount with BUPA.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program – TELUS Health.
• Free on-site parking.
• Positive safety culture and team environment.
• Career development opportunities across the G.James Group.
• Excellent employment conditions and stability with our Australian family-owned business committed to manufacturing in Australia.

Apply Now

If you believe you fit the listed job requirements, please submit your updated resume and cover letter.

Please Note: All offers of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

While we value the role of recruitment agencies, we are not accepting candidates through agencies at this time.

G.James is an equal opportunity employer 

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