Architectural Designer / Passive House Designer

Cultivate, Inc. is a mission-driven architecture and development studio specializing in sustainable urban residential design. We strive to deliver sustainable homes that are affordable, and we do this through creativity and technical prowess including a collaborative team process and expertise in building science and constructability. We design-develop innovative affordable homeownership opportunities through local middle housing developments. We provide Passive House consultation in-house and provide this service for other firms nationwide. Cultivate invests in its team members through both personal and professional development, and anticipates a long-term relationship with them.

You are a mission-aligned, self-motivated architectural designer with a strong technical aptitude. You are excited to participate in a team process to deliver healthy, inspiring architecture, through both creative vision and technical detailing. You’re eager to put your technical skills to use developing energy models for Passive House projects (on-the-job training provided).

Responsibilities

• Architectural design, drafting and detailing (Sketchup & Revit)
• Energy modeling (WUFI Passive, on-the-job training provided)
• Client and consultant communications
• Construction observation

Requirements

• Architectural degree, B. Arch or M. Arch
• 0 – 5 years of experience
• Demonstrated technical ability or Certified Passive House Consultant
• Strong communication skills
• MS Excel proficiency. Experience with software listed above is also preferred

To Apply

This is a full-time, salaried, and hybrid position for someone local to the Eugene or Portland area. Salary will be commensurate with experience, roughly $40,000 to $65,000. Paid time off is included, though no healthcare benefits are offered currently. Eugene personnel are typically evenly remote and in-office. Portland candidates should expect travel to Eugene approximately every other week.

Email a cover letter, resume, portfolio (optional) and references to info@cultivateinc.com. Please do not call the office.

Priority deadline Feb 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.