SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aBuilding Enclosure Specialistto join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for10 consecutive years!
Working with us, you will:
Work in specialized areas of technical design, evaluation and testing for exterior building enclosure systems: including roofs, walls, windows, curtain walls, skylights, and waterproofing
Produce reports and studies such as condition assessments, forensic investigations, hygrothermal analysis, and site observation reports
Prepare and coordinate architectural drawings, renderings, and design assignments to meet project requirements
Performs construction administration tasks by responding to RFI's, preparing sketches, and addenda, visiting construction sites to gather information and/or reviewing punch lists, and reviewing submittals
Revises, reviews, and coordinates construction documents
Communicates with project team, clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants
An ideal candidate has:
7 or more years of technical architectural experience, preferably in an Architectural or AE firm
A Registered Architect or Engineer preferred
Ability and interest in publishing and presenting within SmithGroupand professional organizations regarding our Studio practice areas
An interest in new computational tools, modeling, and evaluation processes for energy efficient design
Interested and/or experienced participating in field surveys, forensic investigations, and testing
Able to investigate and evaluate new materials and technologies using an organized process
Capable of working on multiple concurrent projects
Comfortable working from heights and experienced being onactive construction sites
Demonstrated effectiveness in leading and working in a team setting, communicating with others, customer satisfaction and technical excellence
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Revit programs
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and time management skills
Ability to travel locally and nationally is required
Involvement in local or national professional associations preferred
Interest in building science, building enclosures, or building enclosure testing and experimentation
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
SmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.
