Facade Design Engineer I

HKS, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

HKS, Inc is seeking a designer/engineer to support the LINE Facade Studio with enclosure design, BIM modeling, and technical documents. The role involves collaborating with project leaders on design development and performing energy and architectural analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate typically has 0–3 years of experience, with proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and scripting tools. Travel may be required; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

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 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 facade 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

Responsibilities

• Modify or create enclosure sketches, BIM models, narratives, specifications, reports, and other documentation applying standard architectural and engineering techniques.
• Work closely with project or team leaders on all technical and design aspects of project implementation.
• Perform 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

Skills

Architectural drafting

Team collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Accredited architecture/engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

SolidWorks

Job description

HKS, Inc is seeking a designer/engineer to support the LINE Facade Studio with enclosure design, BIM modeling, and technical documents. The role involves collaborating with project leaders on design development and performing energy and architectural analyses as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate typically has 0–3 years of experience, with proficiency in Revit/AutoCAD and scripting tools. Travel may be required; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.