Entry Level Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Madsen, Kneppers & Associates seeks a junior-to-mid level licensed Architect in Spokane, WA to contribute to forensic analyses of building enclosures. You will examine failures in residential, commercial and industrial settings, and draft technical reports using applicable building codes and standards.

The role requires Washington licensure (or eligibility) and strong communication skills. Occasional site visits and travel may be required, with a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Washington Licensed Architect through NCARB’s ARE examination desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic investigations of building envelope failures.
• Diagnose failures in building envelope systems and recommend solutions for remediation.
• Field work to document as-built conditions and damage from natural or human-induced events.
• Use codes and knowledge to establish repair scope and origin analyses.
• Evaluate design drawings and documentation.
• Communicate with clients, code officials, and contractors to address issues with detailed reports.
• Willing to travel on short notice.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Field documentation

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

• 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.