Façade Design Engineer I

HKS, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to support the LINE Façade Studio with design, drafting, BIM modeling, narratives, and technical documentation. You will work under supervision, collaborate with leaders on technical/design aspects, and perform energy analyses as part of project delivery.

The role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and meeting deadlines, with potential involvement in proposals and external meetings. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• On the path to Architectural or Engineering Registration.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience.

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 energy analysis assignments, including design responsibilities in collaboration with other team members.
• Quality check of own work and meeting deadlines.
• Assignments may include higher‑level work for training/development purposes.
• May attend external meetings and represent the team, HKS, and discipline.
• May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, physical samples, or models.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues with internal and external team members.
• May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversight visits.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Travel availability

Education

Accredited degree in Architecture/Engineering

Path to licensure (Architect/Engineer)

0–3 years experience (entry level)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Ladybug Tools

Dynamo

Python

C#

Strand

SolidWorks

Energy modeling tools

RADIANCE

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

HKS, Inc. is seeking a qualified professional to support the LINE Façade Studio with design, drafting, BIM modeling, narratives, and technical documentation. You will work under supervision, collaborate with leaders on technical/design aspects, and perform energy analyses as part of project delivery.

The role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and meeting deadlines, with potential involvement in proposals and external meetings. Travel may be required.