Design Professional I - Facades HKS, Inc United States, California, Los Angeles Sep 09, 2026

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 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