Junior Facade Designer & BIM Specialist

HKS, Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS, Inc. is seeking a junior facade and enclosure designer/engineer to contribute to cutting-edge design efforts inSeattle. The role focuses on developing enclosure sketches, 3D models, BIM documentation, and energy analysis under supervision.

You will collaborate with team leaders on technical design aspects, ensure quality, and meet deadlines while gaining exposure to proposal prep and site visits. Travel may be required.

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 architectural software such as 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 and engineering design standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and on multiple projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines with expected quality.
• Travel may be required.

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/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

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or Engineering

On the path to Architectural or Engineering Registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

3D modeling

Grasshopper

Ladybug Tools

Dynamo

Python

C#

Strand

SolidWorks

SJ Mepla

Ansys Mech

LBNL Window

LBNL Therm

LBNL Optics

WUFI

WUFI Mould Index VTT

RADIANCE

Climate Studio

EVALGLARE

Acelerad

LARK

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Energy Plus

Design Builder

IES VE

Job description

HKS, Inc. is seeking a junior facade and enclosure designer/engineer to contribute to cutting-edge design efforts inSeattle. The role focuses on developing enclosure sketches, 3D models, BIM documentation, and energy analysis under supervision.

You will collaborate with team leaders on technical design aspects, ensure quality, and meet deadlines while gaining exposure to proposal prep and site visits. Travel may be required.