Entry Level Architect

Madsen Associates; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madsen Associates is seeking a highly motivated junior-to-mid level licensed Architect in Spokane, WA. The role involves forensic analyses of building enclosures in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities, and reporting on failures and origins, with potential travel.

Candidates should have WA licensure (or eligibility) through NCARB ARE and familiarity with IBC/IRC/IEBC codes, along with strong communication skills and field documentation experience.

Qualifications

• Forensic investigations of building envelope failures and remediation options.
• Knowledge of building enclosures, codes, and performance requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations of building envelope failures.
• Diagnose failures and recommend remediation solutions.
• Document as-built conditions and damage from natural or human factors.
• Use codes and construction knowledge to define repair scope and causes.
• Review drawings and documentation for accuracy and feasibility.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors to finalize reports.
• Willing to travel on short notice as needed.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Building envelope

Report writing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

WA licensed Architect (NCARB ARE)

Job description

We are seeking to add a highly-motivated junior-to-mid level licensed Architect to our team of multi-disciplinary consultants. Individual will have knowledge in the behavior of building enclosures and their components for use in forensic analyses relating to residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. Experience in performing failure cause & origin analysis on building systems, authoring technical reports, and construction litigation is desired, but not required. Building element types include, but are not limited to, cladding; wall enclosures; exterior decks, balconies, and walkways; roofing systems; and fenestration components.

Responsibilities And Duties Include

• Perform forensic investigations of building envelope failures.
• Diagnose failures in building envelope systems and recommend solutions for remediation of those failures.
• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage to building systems as a result of natural (wind, water, fire, earth movement, etc.) and/or human induced origins (design and construction errors/omissions). Natural events can include large catastrophes such as regional floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires and earthquakes.
• Utilizing building codes, technical knowledge, and understanding of construction practices to establish repair scope recommendations as well as cause and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, interface with code officials and contractors to address construction issues to provide detailed reports.
• Willing to travel, as needed, on short notice at times.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Washington Licensed Architect through NCARB's ARE examination desired.
• Knowledge of national building and construction codes (IBC, IRC, IEBC, etc.)
• Familiarity with performance and testing requirements, details and specifications for building enclosures.
• Understanding of material selection as it relates to long-term durability and performance of building enclosures.
• Field experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and have a good driving record.

Compensation: $65k – $90k. MKA offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and benefits program including a generous 401K match, ESOP participation, medical, dental, vision, and paid vacation.