Facade Engineer

Company Description SAHVIA is a multidisciplinary consultancy specialized in facade engineering, facade consultancy, signage and wayfinding, branding design, and lighting design for facades, interiors, and landscapes. The company also provides Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) services and project management consultancy (PMC) as QC/QS, with a strong presence across South East Asia, India, and the Middle East.
SAHVIA supports a wide range of projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use developments, high-rise towers, hospitals, hotels, IT parks, and industrial facilities. Its philosophy, "design and beyond," reflects a focus on aesthetics as well as project needs, integrating energy efficiency, thermal, acoustic and visual comfort, safety standards, and maintainable facade systems. Team members work on advanced analyses such as daylight and shading, system thermal performance, wind pressure, value engineering, structural calculations, and 3D visualization.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Facade Engineer role based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The Facade
Engineer will contribute to the design and engineering of building envelopes and facade systems for a variety of project types, ensuring performance, safety, and compliance with applicable standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing facade design concepts, performing structural and building physics analyses, coordinating technical details with architects, contractors, and suppliers, and preparing drawings, calculations, and technical documentation. The role involves reviewing materials and systems for suitability, supporting value engineering, and participating in design reviews and site inspections to monitor facade quality and installation.
The Facade
Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with sustainability goals, client requirements, and SAHVIA's design and beyond philosophy.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Building Envelope and Facade Design, including understanding of facade systems and detailing.
Strong knowledge of Facade Engineering and Structural Engineering principles relevant to cladding, glazing, and support systems.
Solid grasp of Building Physics, including thermal performance, daylighting, shading, acoustics, and energy efficiency in facade design.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
Proficiency in relevant design and analysis software (e.g., AutoCAD/Revit, structural analysis tools, facade or building performance simulation tools).
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail and safety standards.
Effective communication skills in English; familiarity with regional codes and standards in South East Asia is an advantage.
Previous experience in facade consultancy or engineering for high