Design Professional - Facades Job New York New York USA,Design & Architecture

Position: Design Professional I - Facades
Location: New York

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 day lighting 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

HKS is an EEO/AA

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