ENTRY-LEVEL FACADE ARCHITECT / EIT – SAN FRANCISCO

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

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

At Heintges we are focused on cultivating a supportive office environment of positivity, respect, professionalism, free sharing of information, and good work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, 401K, profit-sharing, reimbursement for licensing, continuing education, cell phone, and more.

Heintges is committed to the realization of innovative building enclosures which meet the highest levels of sustainability and performance. We maintain a broad portfolio of impactful projects worldwide including art museums, cultural centers, academic and government buildings, and supertall towers. Our work is guided by a shared commitment to quality, as our talented professionals collaborate with clients and contractors to deliver exemplary projects. Our firm is a certified WBE, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental for us. We support social justice work and engage in expanding access to the professions of architecture and engineering.