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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for preservation engineer in the United States is $76,094.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Preservation Engineer do?

A Preservation Engineer focuses on maintaining and protecting historical structures, artifacts, or infrastructure. They assess the condition of buildings or materials, develop restoration plans, and ensure that preservation work complies with regulations and best practices. Their work often requires collaboration with historians, architects, and conservation specialists.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Preservation Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preservation Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, materials science, and historic preservation practices, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and experience in conservation projects. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, CAD software, building assessment technologies, and certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or specialized preservation credentials are valuable. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating with architects, contractors, and regulatory bodies. These skills ensure that historic structures are maintained and restored safely, efficiently, and in compliance with preservation standards.

What are some typical challenges faced by Preservation Engineers in their daily work?

Preservation Engineers often encounter unique challenges such as assessing and stabilizing aging or deteriorated materials, adapting modern engineering solutions to historic structures, and ensuring compliance with strict preservation guidelines. Balancing project timelines and budgets while sourcing appropriate materials or technologies requires creativity and attention to detail. Additionally, they frequently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including historians, architects, and government agencies, to develop sensitive and effective restoration strategies. Overcoming these challenges provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth in a rewarding and specialized field.
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Infographic showing various Preservation Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,094 per year, or $36.6 per hour.
Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Graduate Enclosure Consultant - Diagnostics

Walter P Moore

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities

In this position the qualified individual will investigate and determine the service life of building enclosure assemblies. The qualified individual will assess enclosure systems, and design repairs for existing enclosure systems. They will perform enclosure review to assess air infiltration, rain water control, heat transfer, and vapor transmission. They will perform building performance analysis including evaluate daylighting, solar heat gain, thermal energy transfer, and holistic integration of the enclosure with building mechanical, lighting, and plumbing systems.A sound technical background and excellent oral and written communication skills are required. A technical background in CADD and building performance modeling software is preferred.  You'll develop a strong background in building facade and roofing assemblies, understanding of building science and thermal analysis concepts as well as a knowledge of modeling building performance and sustainability.Job Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist Project Manager with project tasks.
  • Review and organize project-related documents.
  • Research building codes and industry standards.
  • Write assessment reports.
  • Perform field investigations, including non-destructive testing, travel required.
  • Performance modeling of enclosure assemblies using different software.
  • Analyze proposed repair/design options.
  • Design and draft repair drawings and details.
  • Prepare construction documents such as repair drawings and specifications.
  • Observe construction and installation of repairs/designs in the field, including quality assurance testing.
  • Prepare site visit reports and meeting minutes.
  • Interact with project clients, sub-consultants, and repair contractors.
Qualifications
  • M.S. in Architectural Engineering or Architecture in Building Science/Building Enclosures/ Historic Preservation.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) or Architectural Intern track.
  • Interest in building enclosure design, repair, retrofit and the integrated design and delivery of high performance buildings.

Skills should include:

  • Microsoft Office (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT)
  • Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AUTOCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Grasshopper)
  • Experience with building performance modeling, software preferred (ECOTECT, VASARI, ENERGYPLUS, EQUEST, DESIGNBUILDER, DIVA, IES-VE, THERM, WUFI)
  • Familiarity with exterior wall systems
  • Familiarity with roofing assemblies
  • Familiarity with building structural systems
  • Experience with working on suspended scaffolding and vertical heights

Walter P Moore is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunities (including offering competitive compensation and benefit packages) to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and encourage all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Overview

Walter P Moore is an international company of engineers, architects, innovators, and creative people who solve some of the world's most complex structural and infrastructure challenges. Providing structural, diagnostics, civil, traffic, parking, transportation, enclosure, WPM technology and construction engineering services, we design solutions that are cost- and resource-efficient, forward-thinking, and help support and shape communities worldwide. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, our 1000+ professionals work across 24 U.S. offices and 7 international locations.

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