Architectural Engineer - Armstrong Ceilings

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: Yes 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 11%-25% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$105,000 to $130,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package includin medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is seeking an Architectural Engineer to join the Building Science team – a team dedicated to driving profitable growth opportunities by optimizing building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort in the built environment.  This position involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to identify macro and industry trends impacting our business, define business opportunities in traditional and new markets, and develop solutions that align with AWI’s strategic growth priorities. The Principal Engineer will report directly to the Manager of Building Science.

Building Science: A multidisciplinary field that applies knowledge from various areas such as physics, chemistry, engineering, architecture, and the life sciences to create better indoor environmental quality, energy-efficient buildings, and occupant comfort and satisfaction. It involves understanding the physical behavior of buildings as systems and how this impacts energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and indoor air quality.

What’s in it for you!

• Be a trusted partner to the business
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Ability to be innovative and strategic
• Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
• Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

What you’ll do

1. Technical Expertise:
   • Understand architectural principles, energy efficiency, materials science, and sustainable practices.
   • Translate technical knowledge into actionable business strategies
   • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and customers to develop sustainable building designs that integrate architectural aesthetics with functional and efficient building systems.
   • Build strong relationships with internal teams (product, marketing, legal) to align strategies.
   • Research and stay current on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in building systems engineering and sustainable design
   • Provide technical expertise and guidance on building codes, standards, and regulations related to building systems and sustainability
2. Market Insights:
   • Conduct in-depth market research related to the build environment, sustainable design, and construction trends.
   • Identify emerging opportunities and potential partnerships within the architectural and built environment sectors.
   • Engage with internal stakeholders and external partners to understand and define opportunities in the built environment
   • Provide data-driven market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities
   • Leverage market insights, customer feedback, and industry trends to influence solution development
3. Operating Plan:
   • Lead and/or support efforts in finding high-valued customer solutions with a focus on building system performance and its impact on the occupant
   • Prioritizes concepts, by attractiveness and relevance to AWI, that is inclusive of input from various internal and external sources
   • Effectively communicates with Sr Leaders on opportunities and investments including executive level summaries and presentations
4. Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability
   • Ensures compliance to Armstrong policies and regulatory standards
   • Leads by example in developing a mindset and culture of zero injuries based on risk assessment (ability to see risks) and risk tolerance (passion to remove risks)

Travel:  Moderate travel required; 15-20%

What will make you successful

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in building systems design, energy modeling, or related fields
• Proficiency in experiment design, execution, and analysis.Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building automation, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable design principles
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with project management, preferably Agile, to efficiently lead and execute research projects
• Exceptional presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-motivated with an innovative mindset and a passion for bringing new ideas into the organization and driving technological advancements

What will make you stand out

• Advanced degree, Master’s or PhD
• Experience working in the building materials industry
• Knowledge of codes and standards (ASTM, ASHRAE, etc.)
• Membership in relevant professional organizations or associations
• Certifications related to building systems engineering, energy efficiency, or sustainability. Examples include LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), CEM (Certified Energy Manager), BEMP (Building Energy Modeling Professional), and others
• Experience working in the manufacturing industry
• Proficiency in building simulation software (e.g., EnergyPlus, eQUEST, IES VE) and CAD/BIM tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)

Physical and Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  sit for prolonged periods; repetitive motion of hands/wrists/fingers; concentrate and repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over; think analytically and be exact or highly accurate; make decisions such as to identify complex problems, develop options and implement solutions; work in a team; ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards; pay attention to and remember details; communicate effectively including active listening to understand points being made, and asking appropriate questions and not interrupting inappropriately; speak to convey information effectively; write to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience; read to understand work related documents; move between different physical locations within and between buildings; and push, pull, carry and lift in the normal course of travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions with standard level of noise common to an office environment including office equipment and co-workers speaking to each other and on phones.  Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment when entering the floor of manufacturing facilities based on the specific requirements of each location.

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Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!