Building Envelope Technician

Job overview

The Building Envelope Technician role is based in Canton, MA, with onsite testing and investigations at buildings and construction projects. Compensation is described as commensurate with education and experience; no numeric pay is specified. The role supports building envelope testing, inspection, and forensic services. The technician helps investigate building performance by conducting specialized tests and inspections, recording findings, preparing reports, and interfacing with clients. The work contributes to evaluations of weatherproofing and building enclosure conditions across commercial, historic, and pre- and post-construction projects.

What you'll do

• Learn and help perform building envelope testing, weatherproofing and inspection services, and forensic services
• conduct window, curtain wall, storefront, door, wind uplift, smoke, electronic leak detection, and blower door tests
• interpret and record findings
• process reports and interface with clients
• prepare daily reports
• calibrate and maintain equipment
• assist in the Construction Materials Testing Lab when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

building envelope technician

canton ma

thompson & lichtner

building envelope testing

weatherproofing

building inspections

forensic services

civil engineering degree

osha-10

autocad

training and development

401(k) match

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching, health insurance, paid time off, and training and development.

Why this role

Requires a civil engineering degree, OSHA-10 certification, a valid driver’s license, and ability to work independently. The posting lists full-time, part-time, seasonal, and on-call positions, and says flexible work-from-home options are available.

About the employer

THOMPSON & LICHTNER CO INC THE is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.