ENTRY-LEVEL FACADE ARCHITECT / EIT – SAN FRANCISCO

ENTRY-LEVEL FACADE ARCHITECT / EIT – SAN FRANCISCO Apply

Heintges San Francisco has opportunities for an early career architect or EIT, who is excited to develop specialized expertise in building enclosure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Professional or graduate degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering
  • 1-2 years of work experience in a professional practice
  • Naturally gravitates towards technical aspects of design
  • Self-starter who can demonstrate initiative, persistence, and independence
  • Perceptive, with the capacity to make good judgments and prioritize the best interests of a project.
  • Efficient with time management and able to balance work on multiple projects
  • Thrives with in-person collaboration
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Confident communicating through hand sketches and computer drafting
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D visualization software
  • Detail oriented and flexible
  • Accuracy in drafting and picking up red-lines and comments on details
  • Excited by the process of seeing buildings built
  • Interested in working in the field, observing installation on construction sites
  • Confidence with driving independently to test labs and jobsites, which can be 3+ hrs.
  • Interest in pursuit of Architectural or PE licensure
  • Authorization to work in the U.S.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE DEVELOPED OVER TIME TO INCLUDE:

  • Interpreting and executing architectural design intent
  • Effectively summarizing technical concepts for design team coordination
  • Designing, engineering, and detailing of exterior wall systems
  • Energy performance modeling and analyzing results
  • In-depth research of materials, processes, and systems
  • Writing specifications
  • Participating in external client and design team meetings
  • Reviewing contractor proposals, shop drawings, and other submittals
  • Witnessing performance mock-up testing
  • Inspecting quality of prefabricated materials at factories
  • Inspecting progress on site
  • Writing reports

Work experience with any of the above responsibilities should be cited in cover letter.

Starting salary range: $60,000 – 68,000