Habitat Horticulture
Living Systems Design Engineer
Habitat Horticulture, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Habitat Horticulture is a leader in living architecture. We create living walls, large-scale interior gardens, and planted façades that bring buildings and cities to life. Our work bridges design, engineering, and ecology, creating environments that connect people with nature and contribute to a healthier planet.
Position:
Living Systems Design Engineer Location:
in-person at our Berkeley warehouse. We’re looking for someone highly dedicated, proactive, and hands-on, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment. Overview
The Living Systems Design Engineer helps translate design intent into buildable reality. You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, fabricators, and our internal design and installation teams to develop and refine the systems that allow living walls and greenery to integrate seamlessly into buildings and public spaces. Key Responsibilities
Develop technical drawings, 3D models, and fabrication details for living walls, planters, and green façade systems. Design mounting, structural, and drainage interfaces for integrating Habitat Horticulture systems into a variety of architectural envelopes. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure constructability, performance, and design integrity. Contribute to mockups, testing, and prototype fabrication to evaluate new systems and materials. Support R&D efforts for evolving products, helping refine details for manufacturing and installation. Assist with quantity takeoffs, submittal packages, and as-built documentation. Participate in field visits and coordination meetings to help resolve technical challenges during installation. Maintain and improve internal CAD standards, detail libraries, and documentation practices. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit. Strong understanding of building envelopes, waterproofing, and structural coordination. Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into fabrication-ready details. Strong design aesthetic with sensitivity to proportion, materials, and finish quality. Hands-on experience with mockups, fabrication, or construction environments. Clear communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Availability to work full-time, in-person at our Berkeley warehouse. Compensation
$75,000 to $110,000 annually DOE Why Join Habitat Horticulture
Contribute to landmark projects that merge architecture, ecology, and design. Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and horticulturists. Be part of a mission-driven company advancing living architecture and green infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Design Services Our job postings may include referrals as a means to increase interview opportunities, and we encourage interested candidates to apply.
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Living Systems Design Engineer Location:
in-person at our Berkeley warehouse. We’re looking for someone highly dedicated, proactive, and hands-on, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment. Overview
The Living Systems Design Engineer helps translate design intent into buildable reality. You’ll work closely with architects, engineers, fabricators, and our internal design and installation teams to develop and refine the systems that allow living walls and greenery to integrate seamlessly into buildings and public spaces. Key Responsibilities
Develop technical drawings, 3D models, and fabrication details for living walls, planters, and green façade systems. Design mounting, structural, and drainage interfaces for integrating Habitat Horticulture systems into a variety of architectural envelopes. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure constructability, performance, and design integrity. Contribute to mockups, testing, and prototype fabrication to evaluate new systems and materials. Support R&D efforts for evolving products, helping refine details for manufacturing and installation. Assist with quantity takeoffs, submittal packages, and as-built documentation. Participate in field visits and coordination meetings to help resolve technical challenges during installation. Maintain and improve internal CAD standards, detail libraries, and documentation practices. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit. Strong understanding of building envelopes, waterproofing, and structural coordination. Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into fabrication-ready details. Strong design aesthetic with sensitivity to proportion, materials, and finish quality. Hands-on experience with mockups, fabrication, or construction environments. Clear communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Availability to work full-time, in-person at our Berkeley warehouse. Compensation
$75,000 to $110,000 annually DOE Why Join Habitat Horticulture
Contribute to landmark projects that merge architecture, ecology, and design. Collaborate with a passionate, multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and horticulturists. Be part of a mission-driven company advancing living architecture and green infrastructure. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Design Services Our job postings may include referrals as a means to increase interview opportunities, and we encourage interested candidates to apply.
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