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HKS, Inc Design Professional I - Architecture | Mission Critical in Seattle, Washington
Overview: Our Seattle office is searching for a talented Design Professional to join their team. Supports project teams using a wide range of developing professional skills. Performs basic design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge while working under general supervision. Eager to learn, highly organized and willing to contribute creatively to the team. Responsibilities: Modifies or creates implementation documents, applying standard architectural techniques, collaborative design computations and procedures as assigned under direction Performs routine architectural assignments and may have some design responsibility collaborating with other team members as designated Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes May attend on-site visits, field reviews and client and/or project meetings as appropriate May assist in preparing proposals, presentations, schedules and processing of implementation documentation and samples May participate in communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate information into project requirements Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, design and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field required 0-3 years of experience preferred Licenses and Certifications On the path to Architectural Registration 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 can perform elementary functions Basic skills in Revit, Navisworks, Rhino and Grasshopper required, intermediate is preferred Basic knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software required Basic skills in MS Office Suite preferred Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required Basic knowledge of building codes Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing Basic ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions required Basic ability to work in team environment required Basic ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required Basic ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required Travel may be 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 HKS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, advancement, compensation, and termination. HKS' policies, including its Affirmative Action Programs, are designed to not only ensure legal compliance with state and federal anti-discrimination and retaliation laws, but to carry out the principles of equal employment opportunities in all job categories. Deliberate and conscious effort is made to make employment decisions that are consistent with these equal employment opportunity principles. HKS will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or disability; and ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance evaluation or