What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Professional I - Facades position at HKS, Inc?
Overview:
Supports the LINE Facade Studio using a wide range of developing professional skills focused exclusively on leading-edge facade and enclosure elements. Performs fundamental design, engineering, and analysis tasks requiring application of standard and emerging techniques or knowledge while working under general supervision. Creative, open-minded, embodies professionalism and accountability, provides and receives rational feedback, uses respectful language, and is ready to surmount conventional thinking.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
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
- Knowledge of engineering design standards
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions
- Ability to work in team environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel may be required
Base Salary Range: $63-67k annually - Denver locations only.
The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Denver location only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
HKS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, advancement, compensation, and termination. HKS’ policies, including its Affirmative Action Programs, are designed to not only ensure legal compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, but to carry out the principles of equal employment opportunities in all job categories. Deliberate and conscious effort is made to make employment decisions that are consistent with these equal employment opportunity principles. HKS will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or disability; and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation or hearing, opposing and/or exercising any other right made unlawful by Executive Order 11246, Sections 503 and 38 USC 4212, as amended, or their implementing regulations, or any other Federal, State or local laws requiring equal opportunity.
Salary : $63,000 - $67,000