Architectural Designer I

Early Career Designer

We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary:

Early career designer, capable of excelling under the supervision of a Project Architect and/or Project Designer and other team members. Works across market sectors to acquire diverse experience. This role may initially focus on projects in Mission Critical and Healthcare sectors. Adopts project standards to meet performance expectations. Uses graphic skills for project work, pursuits, model building, competitions, and project documentation as a member of one or more project teams. This role provides opportunities for and expects growth in design and technical skills.

Essential Functions:

• Support the delivery of professional services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines under the supervision of the supervisor, project architect and other team members.

• Understand the design intent to assist with documentation execution

• Assist with required code research for project assignments

• Assist with material and product research as required for project development

• Participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule

• Coordinate with team to provide written documentation as directed

• Assist with responses to requests for information and submittal reviews under the direction of the project architect or other team members.

• Participate in technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance

• Contribute to the development of graphics, 3D visualization and models for project pursuits and competitions

• Support design work with model building and material collection

• Other assignments as directed by the project team or supervisor

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree

• Interest in and enthusiasm for sustainable design strategies

• Level of experience from newly graduated to approximately five years

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Strong organizational skills

• Rhino proficiency and experience in BIM software, such as Revit is preferred

• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible

• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations

• A commitment to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• A desire to work at an organization where growth and positive impact is crucial

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings

• Ability to access existing and new project sites for the purposes of project observation, investigation, and evaluation

• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes

• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

Work Environment:

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.

• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.