Job Description
Job Details Level Experienced
Job Location Klein & Hoffman -Chicago - Chicago, IL
Position Type Full Time
Education Level Masters Degree
Job Shift Day
Job Category Engineering
Description Klein & Hoffman is seeking a talented and hardworking Architectural Engineering Associate with a passion for unique buildings and problem-solving abilities to add to our team. This position will be responsible for providing services in the following areas: building diagnostics and rehabilitation of building facades, roofs, plazas, waterproofing and windows.
Primary Responsibilities - Will have direct communications with both Clients and Contractors
- Project Management skills. Able to work on multiple projects with various team members
- Conduct on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine cause(s) of problems in existing building enclosures
- Document existing building enclosure conditions including photographing and hand-sketching
- Perform field testing utilizing a variety of testing equipment and instrumentation
- Researches and identifies technical and code related issues
- Organizes field data to facilitate analysis and problem solving
- Prepare reports inclusive of repair recommendations and cost estimates
- Prepares construction documents including drawings and technical specifications
- Reviews contractor submittals
- Perform construction related field visits to designate work and observe repairs in progress
- Prepares site visit reports and develops responses to requests for information
- Provide other typical construction administration related services
- Participates in professional organizations and networking events
Qualifications - Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) or related field
- Licensed Architect preferred, or licensed PE or SE with relative experience considered
- 3 - 6 plus years of practical experience with building enclosure assessment, design, and repair
- Strong computer skills including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- An interest in building enclosure, field testing, and building restoration
- Working knowledge of any/all the building systems including but not limited to masonry concrete facades, curtainwall and thin stone cladding, windows and storefronts, stucco and EIFS, roofing, and waterproofing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
Physical Requirements - Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
- Able to safely use and/or work on scaffolding equipment
- Able to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 30 lbs.
- Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Able to work from various heights
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Shift work,