Design Professional II - Facades

HKS, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. in Seattle is seeking a professional to support the LINE Facade Studio and lead-edge enclosure work. You will work with guidance to advance projects, creating and modifying enclosure sketches, 3D models, and associated documentation.

This role emphasizes innovation in facade and enclosure design within a collaborative team. The candidate should be experienced in building envelope analysis, modeling, and documentation, with a strong background in architectural software and

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Actively pursuing Architectural or Engineering Registration.
• Typically with 3-5 years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of scripting and parametric modeling software (Grasshopper, Dynamo) preferred.
• Awareness of structural analysis software (Strand, SolidWorks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech) preferred.
• Proficiency with thermal, optical, daylighting design tools (LBNL Window, Therm, Optics, WUFI) preferred.
• Proficiency with architectural software (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies or creates enclosure sketches, drafted details, BIM models, and related documentation under supervision.
• Collaborates with project leaders on design and technical resolution for defined portions of projects.
• Performs routine architectural and engineering analysis tasks.
• Assists in preparing client presentations and communicates design intent or analysis results.
• Performs product research and enclosure material studies.
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to integrate information into designs.

Skills

Architectural design

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Travel

Communication

Problem solving

Sustainability

MS Office

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or Engineering

Pursuing architectural or engineering registration

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview:

Supports the LINE Facade Studio while working independently with guidance, focused exclusively on leading-edge facade and enclosure elements. Contributes and assists in design, engineering, and analysis tasks to advance respective projects. Anticipates job expectations; eager to learn and innovate both standard and emerging techniques or knowledge. 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 engineeringtechniques and according to written and verbal direction with general supervision
• Collaborates with project or team leaders on design and technical resolution of projectimplementation for a defined portion of a project
• Performs routine architectural, engineering, and/or energy analysis tasks, including designresponsibilities in collaboration with other team members
• Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent or analysisresults
• Performs product research; assists with enclosure material selection and systemresearch
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information intodesign, project requirements, and documents as needed
• Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate
• May support research of code requirements and engineering standards
• May attend on-site visits, field reviews, client meetings, or project meetings and documentthese visits as appropriate
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, physical samples, or physicalmodels
• May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversite visits

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Actively pursuing Architectural or Engineering Registration
• Typically with 3-5 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation 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 Mechpreferred
• Proficiency with thermal engineering software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics,WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT
• Proficiency with optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, ClimateStudio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred
• Proficiency with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modelingpreferred
• Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic softwarepreferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Knowledge of QA/QC process and building codes
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and inwriting
• 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.

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