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Description
Founded in 1940, HMC Architects is one of the most prominent planning and design firms headquartered in California with offices strategically located throughout the West. We have established a reputation as an award-winning design firm and thought leader for education, healthcare, and government facilities.
The common thread that links our work is a commitment to design based on rigorous and thoughtful framework of ideas, with a heavy dose of social and environmental conscience.
Can Design Change the World?
We think so. HMC Architects is currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic sustainable design professionals. We are looking to expand HMC's Sustainable Design Studio and are interested in talented staff who believe in architecture's responsibility to have a positive impact on the environment and human health.
We are seeking a unique individual; a progressive designer who is meticulously well organized and does not shy away from documentation and daylight and energy modeling.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing leadership and support in energy efficiency and sustainable design efforts for multiple projects, as well as contributing to the development of HMC's corporate sustainable design resources.
- Responsible for managing a portion of LEED/CHPS/GGHC project tracking, coordination and documentation on their own and through all project phases;
- Division of the State Architect Energy Plan review coordination, energy modeling, daylighting studies and analyses;
- Specification updates;
- Product and materials research;
- Life cycle cost analysis;
- Sustainability program planning;
- Public speaking and participation in green building charettes and design reviews.
- Candidates must possess the ability to work with a team, manage others, monitor adherence to work plans and hours, and interact with agencies and consultants.
Qualifications:
Education: Architectural or engineering degree from an accredited university or equivalent demonstrated proficiency. LEED Accreditation required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, or sustainable design related field. Experience in the design or project management of at least one LEED or CHPS project is required.
Technical:
- Demonstrate CAD competency in basic commands.
- Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry.
- Contribute to working drawings and specifications, and fulfill requirements/deliverables of SD, DD, and CD phases.
- Help select appropriate materials, systems, and develop construction details and systems.
- Provide LEED/CHPS/GGHC project management and documentation.
- Coordinate Division of the State Architect energy plan review or High Performance Incentive Grant review.
- Proficiency in the following applications is extremely desirable: energy modeling, electric lighting and daylight modeling, life cycle analysis, life cycle costing and computational fluid dynamics.
- Possess a strong knowledge of civil, landscape, mechanical, electrical, and other systems as they relate to sustainable design.
- Must be well versed in non-residential Title 24 Energy Efficiency codes.
- Knowledgeable of daylighting, stormwater management, and commissioning.
Compensation: HMC offers very competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
To Apply:
Please visit our careers section. Along with your application, please include samples of your work.
HMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.