Design Professional I Facades

Overview:

Supports the LINE Façade Studio using a wide range of developing professional skills focused exclusively on leading-edge façade and enclosure elements. Performs fundamental design engineering and analysis tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques or knowledge while working under general supervision. Creative open-minded embodies professionalism and accountability provides and receives rational feedback uses respectful language and is ready to surmount conventional thinking.

Responsibilities:

• Modifies or creates enclosure sketches drafted details 3d models BIM models narratives specifications reports and other documentation applying standard architectural and engineering techniques
• Works closely with project or team leaders on all technical and design aspects of project implementation
• Performs routine architectural engineering and/or energy analysis assignments including design responsibilities in collaboration with other team members
• Responsible for checking the quality and accuracy of ones own work
• Responsible for meeting agreed deadlines
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes.
• May attend external meetings as appropriate and represent the team HKS and discipline
• May assist in preparing proposals presentations schedules physical samples or physical models
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues including process management design technical and/or coordination issues with internal and external team members and disciplines
• May participate site or factory inspection audit or test oversite visits
  

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture Engineering or related field
• On the path to Architectural or Engineering Registration
• Typically with 0-3 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Knowledge of architectural software such as Revit AutoCAD Rhino Sketchup and 3D modeling preferred
• Knowledge of scripting and parametric modeling software such as Grasshopper Ladybug Tools Dynamo Python C# preferred
• Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand Solidworks SJ Mepla Ansys Mech preferred
• Awareness of thermal engineering software such as LBNL Window LBNL Therm LBNL Optics WUFI WUFI Mould Index VTT preferred
• Awareness of optical lighting and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE Climate Studio EVALGLARE Acelerad Ladybug Tools ALFA LARK preferred
• Knowledge of Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign graphic software preferred
• Awareness of energy modeling tools such as Energy Plus Design Builder IES VE preferred
• Awareness of façade and building enclosure role in supporting energy efficiency sustainability and human factors performance of buildings
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of building codes
• Knowledge of engineering design standards
• Ability to communicate in a clear concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel may be required

Base Salary Range: $63-67k annually - Denver locations only.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity experience education specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health dental and vision care coverage 401(k) plans life & AD&D insurance short/long term disability plans paid days off (sick leave parental leave vacation) and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran