Design Professional II - Architecture, Health

HKS, Inc.•Washington, DC

About The Position

Overview: Contributes and assists in developing project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge. Responsibilities: Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research May support research of code and zoning requirements May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed 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 Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Travel may be required Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required Typically 2-5+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications Actively pursuing Architectural registrations preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role Intermediate experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required Intermediate experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required Basic skills in Navisworks required; intermediate preferred Basic skills in Dynamo required Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design guidelines required Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required Intermediate experience in the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required; intermediate is required Intermediate ability to work in a team environment required Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required #LI-DNI 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 We recommend selecting the location and/or country before selecting a job title when performing a search. Click on the link to drop your contact information and resume here so that your data becomes searchable for new positions! HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart. HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with HKS, Inc. and need assistance applying for a posted position due to your disability, you may email us. Please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your e-mail. For more information on what the Equal Employment Opportunity law encompasses, please click on the following links: EEO is the Law and Supplement. The following link is the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required
Typically 2-5+ years of experience
Intermediate experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Rhino, Grasshopper, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
Intermediate experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
Basic skills in Navisworks required; intermediate preferred
Basic skills in Dynamo required
Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite required
Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrative design guidelines required
Intermediate presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas
Intermediate knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
Intermediate experience in the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required; intermediate is required
Intermediate ability to work in a team environment required
Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing Architectural registrations preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques and procedures and according to written and verbal specifications with general supervision
Collaborates on design and technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
Assists in preparing client presentations and presents project design intent
Performs product research; assists project designers with material selection and system research
May support research of code and zoning requirements
May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings and documents these visits as appropriate
Assists in preparing schedules and reviewing implementation documents and samples as needed
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
Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Travel may be required