Senior Associate IL Building Env Group

Company: CTL Group
Location: Mount Prospect
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Associate (IL Engineer or Architect for Building Envelope Group) Salary Range: $175,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually About the job: We are seeking an intermediate to senior-level professional engineer to join our Building Envelope team in Chicago. The ideal candidate has boundless curiosity (enjoys asking why things are done the way they are), a passion for delivering high-caliber work, and an enthusiasm for general building design. Energy and circularity will be transforming the way building envelopes are manufactured, designed, and constructed over the next decade. This is your opportunity to be a part of a team that will learn, teach, test, and deliver the next generation of building envelope designs, repairs, reuse, and investigative solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership in the implementation of planned initiatives that support CTLGroup and the Building Envelope group's strategic direction, which may include technical, project management, business development, or a variety of other company-wide opportunities. Provide day-to-day guidance to teams, ensuring to foster a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and creative solutions are supported. Assist with finding, interviewing, hiring, and developing staff through mentorship and providing ongoing feedback. Proactively perform Client outreach by leveraging existing client relationships. Work with the CTLGroup business development and marketing teams to prepare and review proposals. Apply architectural engineering first principles and analytical methods to determine the causes of building envelope problems, including the root causes of air infiltration, water infiltration, condensation, thermal radiation, and solar radiation. Work with CTLGroup colleagues to implement standard operating procedures. Create an atmosphere where incremental improvements can be suggested and implemented for continuous learning and enhancement. Oversee the quality of work on a personal level. Implement the CTLGroup quality assurance standards within the building envelope group. Support expert witness projects, as needed. Prepare and participate in depositions, as required. Manage and oversee projects, ensuring deadlines and budget constraints are met. Stay abreast of advancements in building envelope systems, energy codes, materials science, and forensic analysis. Experience with FGIA, AAMA, and ASTM exterior wall pre-qualification requirements for a variety of materials and systems. Track record overseeing visible mock-ups and Performance mock-ups. Establish and maintain good working relationships and collaborative arrangements within the Architectural/Engineering/Construction/Building Management community and other organizations to help achieve the goals of CTLGroup. Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Structural Engineering required; an Advanced degree (MS / PhD) is an asset. Experience: 11 years of project experience in building envelope design, repair, and investigation. 5 years of experience in the Chicago market. 2 years managing direct reports. Licensure: Professional licensure is a requirement, either a Structural Engineer (SE) in the State of Illinois, or a Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Illinois, with both licenses an asset.The ability to achieve a US State licensure within 6 months may be considered. Certifications (For IL candidates only): City of Chicago scaffold safety training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Be willing to provide examples within the interview process) Project Management: Experience managing budgets and schedules, and leading projects that require multiple disciplines to achieve the project goals. Business Development: Track record of clients who are satisfied with project delivery (at least three references will be required). Fluent in proposal writing. Physical and Travel Demands Position may require some work to be completed in a field or laboratory environment, including work from heights or in confined spaces. Enjoy up to 20% of the time in the field mentoring staff on building envelope existing conditions. Up to 15% travel at times may be required at times for this position. Who we are: We are CTLGroup, a team of engineers, architects, scientists, and consultants who are seasoned technical experts possessing unparalleled experience, knowledge, and testing proficiency in structures and materials. Our integrated team is backed by one of the most sophisticated commercial structural and building materials laboratories in the United States. Whether providing technical consultation, conducting laboratory studies, performing failure investigations, or offering expert testimony, we aim to solve our clients' problems and assist in achieving their objectives. Beyond delivering mere data, our team provides a foundation of confidence upon which our clients can build. *This job description describes the general nature of the position. The above declarations are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, skills and abilities required to do the job.CTLGroup provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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