Design Professional II - Facades

Overview

Supports the LINE Façade Studio while working independently with guidance, focused exclusively on leading-edge façade and enclosure elements. Contributes and assists in design, engineering, and analysis tasks to advance respective projects. Anticipates job expectations; eager to learn and innovate both standard and emerging techniques or knowledge.

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 and according to written and verbal direction with general supervision

Collaborates with project or team leaders on design and technical resolution of project implementation for a defined portion of a project

Performs routine architectural, engineering, and/or energy analysis tasks, including design responsibilities in collaboration with other team members

Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent or analysis results

Performs product research; assists with enclosure material selection and system research

Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into design, project requirements, and documents as needed

Provides guidance and direction to entry-level staff as appropriate

May support research of code requirements and engineering standards

May attend on-site visits, field reviews, client meetings, or project meetings and document these visits as appropriate

May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules, physical samples, or physical models

May participate site or factory inspection, audit, or test oversite visits

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 such as Grasshopper, Ladybug Tools, Dynamo, Python, C# preferred

Awareness of structural analysis software such as Strand, Solidworks, SJ Mepla, Ansys Mech preferred

Proficiency with thermal engineering software such as LBNL Window, LBNL Therm, LBNL Optics, WUFI, WUFI Mould Index VTT

Proficiency with optical, lighting, and daylighting design software such as RADIANCE, Climate Studio, EVALGLARE, Acelerad, Ladybug Tools, ALFA, LARK preferred

Proficiency with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks and 3D modeling preferred

Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign graphic software preferred

Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

Knowledge of QA/QC process and building codes

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.

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