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 one’s 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

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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