Architectural Designer

Primary Function

The Level 4/5 Designer role requires an individual with passions for collaboration, critical thinking, professional-growth, and great design, with an interest and experience to work in the Mission Critical market sector. The position requires an individual that excels within a hybrid work environment, is nimble and enjoys applying his/her/their talents through all phases of the project, from the earliest stages of a project’s development through construction administration. This position requires an individual to work in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers and architects as well as outside consultants

GENERAL DUTIES

• Design team leader responsible for overseeing assigned discipline team members to assure high quality design within allocated schedule and budget provisions
• Prepare for implications of pertinent ordinance and code requirements for assigned projects
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development
• Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans and diagrams
  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Develop the organization, design, and construction for successful data center design
• Develop the project ‘kit of parts’, program spaces, and basis of design (BOD) for a data center design including prototype development
• Develop building and site master plans including preparing entitlements packages
• Develop site test fits and building layouts in response to the BOD
• Develop the project’s big idea and implement a design in response to the project goals
• Develop and maintain ongoing efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work
• Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations
  
  

Skill, Knowledge, Education And Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
• Licensure preferred (or, at minimum, active pursuit of licensure)
• LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional preferred
• Minimum eight years' experience in A/E industry preferred, with demonstrated proficiency to lead project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity, comfortable leading multiple projects simultaneously when needed
• Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required
• Commitment to an integrated design process across all impacted disciplines and participants, including extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel Required
• Experience in Rhino, Concept Board, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations
• A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Capable of traveling to attend on-site client, project and construction meetings
• Ability to access project sites for observation, investigation and evaluation purposes
• Ability to use equipment/technology for communication and documentation purposes
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
  
  

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.