Facade Design Engineer II — Innovative Enclosures

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

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