Curtain Wall Design Engineer
かーてんうぉーるせっけいぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical position specializing in curtain wall design. Responsible for designing exterior wall systems using glass or metal panels as exterior materials, creating detailed drawings, and evaluating performance.
Description
Curtain wall design engineers specialize in designing exterior systems used in high-rise buildings and commercial facilities. They balance aesthetic design and structural calculations, verifying joint details for glass panels and metal panels, waterproof sealing, thermal performance, wind pressure resistance, etc. They create detailed drawings using CAD or BIM, coordinate with architects, structural engineers, and contractors, and advance projects.
Future Outlook
With the increase in large-scale commercial facilities and high-rise building construction, and strengthening requirements for insulation and seismic performance, demand for highly specialized curtain wall design engineers is expected to remain stable. As BIM and high-performance materials are increasingly utilized, adaptability to digital technologies will be required.
Personality Traits
Analytical Orientation / Cooperative / Meticulous / Problem-Solving Orientation
Work Style
Client Site Assignment / Hybrid Remote / Office Work / Project-Based
Career Path
Design Staff → Senior Design Engineer → Principal Engineer → Design Department Manager → Facade Consultant
Required Skills
BIM / 3D Modeling / CAD (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.) / Drawing Creation / Structural Analysis Software Operation / Thermal Calculation
Recommended Skills
BIM Utilization / English Reading (Product Specifications) / Materials Knowledge / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is required for structural calculations and performance evaluations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is needed for detailed drawings and fine details such as sealing. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis such as load calculations and thermal analysis is essential. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to derive solutions suited to design constraints and construction conditions is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly office-based work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- First-Class Architect
- Second-Class Architect
Aliases
- Exterior Design Engineer
- Facade Design Engineer
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