Building Envelope Technician

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

Build your technical skills while helping ensure buildings perform as designed. As a Building Envelope Technician at UES, you’ll gain hands-on experience inspecting and testing roofing, waterproofing, exterior walls, windows, and insulation systems that protect buildings from the elements.

You’ll visit active construction sites, assist with diagnostic testing, document findings, and verify installation quality and compliance with project requirements. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving practical problems, and learning in the field, this role offers an opportunity to turn your construction knowledge and attention to detail into specialized expertise. Candidates with construction, roofing, waterproofing, or materials testing experience—and early-career candidates with relevant experience and a strong willingness to learn—are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection and testing of roofing, air barriers, waterproofing, curtain walls, windows, and exterior wall assemblies
• Support field testing tasks such as adhesion pull tests, water intrusion testing, or air leakage testing (e.g., blower door tests)
• Document field observations, material conditions, deficiencies, and photographic evidence under the guidance of senior staff
• Help verify that envelope system installations follow design specifications and manufacturer instructions
• Assist with setup and operation of testing equipment and ensure tools are maintained and calibrated
• Support sample collection and preparation of field logs, inspection forms, and daily reports
• Communicate site conditions and observations with inspectors, contractors, and engineers
• Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements on job sites
• Participate in training sessions and field demonstrations to expand technical skillset

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework in construction, building science, or materials testing preferred

1–3 years of experience in construction, roofing, waterproofing, or materials testing (entry-level candidates with strong work ethic and relevant experience encouraged to apply)

Basic understanding of building materials, envelope systems, and construction drawings

Familiarity with tools, ladders, and job site safety practices; willingness to work at heights or on scaffolding

Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn in the field

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to work outdoors in various conditions and perform physical tasks (lifting, climbing, kneeling, etc.)

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

Travel Requirements

● This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:

• Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
• Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
• Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.

  The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:

• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here