EARLY CAREER FACADE ARCHITECT / EIT - San Francisco

Heintges San Francisco has an opportunity for an early career architect or EIT, who is excited to develop specialized expertise in building enclosure. We are looking for an individual who is creative, inquisitive, and driven to explore the technical design of building envelopes.  Our San Francisco office is in-person 4+ days a week to provide an active and engaged environment for design innovation, collaboration, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Professional or graduate degree in Architecture or Engineering.
• 1-2 years of full time work experience after graduation in a professional architecture or engineering practice setting.
• Naturally gravitates towards technical aspects of design.
• Self-starter who can demonstrate initiative, persistence, independence, and flexibility.
• Perceptive and organized, with the capacity to make good judgments and prioritize the best interests of a project.
• Efficient with independent 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.
• 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:

• Designing, engineering, and detailing of exterior wall systems.
• Interpreting and executing architectural design intent.
• Energy performance modeling and analyzing results.
• 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 the applicant’s cover letter.

At Heintges we are focused on cultivating a supportive office environment of positivity, respect, professionalism, free sharing of information, and good work-life balance. Our office culture embraces these values as the best way to nurture and develop technical expertise.

Direct support and personal mentorship by senior staff allow our employees to approach challenges with confidence. As a result, Heintges clients benefit not only from our deep knowledge and experience, but also our thoughtful approach to problem solving in difficult situations arising during design and construction.

Heintges is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a women-owned business. We maintain a diverse staff of highly motivated individuals and provide all employees with competitive benefits and compensation package.

Salary range: $65,000 - 70,000