Architect II

Full-time

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Architect II? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
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Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey
Summary
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary
The Architect II independently contributes to architectural design and documentation efforts within the EPC team across all project phases, from concept through construction. This mid-level role is responsible for developing and coordinating comprehensive architectural packages, supporting complex industrial and manufacturing facility projects, and ensuring design compliance with applicable codes, life safety requirements, and company standards. The Architect II collaborates closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project leadership, supports construction administration activities, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. This role demonstrates growing technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage defined scopes of work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Essential Duties
Functional Operations:
Develop architectural design documents from concept through construction with limited supervision
Lead preparation and coordination of Revit models, drawings, details, and outline specifications (CSI MasterFormat©) for assigned project scopes
Produce feasibility studies, designs, and construction documents utilizing Revit and rendering software
Interpret and apply building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and company design standards to project documentation
Coordinate cleanroom, dry room, and technical space architectural documentation in collaboration with process piping, mechanical, electrical, LAN, and manufacturing engineering teams
Respond to RFIs, review submittals, and address field questions related to assigned scope of work
Conduct site visits to document existing conditions, review construction progress, verify design implementation, produce field observation reports, attend OAC meetings, perform Punch List walks, and attend inspection walks on as needed basis
Support permitting efforts, including preparation of documentation packages and coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Assist in evaluating material selections and constructability considerations to support cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Apply lessons learned from construction feedback and post-installation reviews to improve design quality and efficiency
Contribute to development and refinement of architectural standards, details, and template documents
Identify coordination conflicts proactively and support BIM clash detection and resolution efforts
Improve documentation workflows and modeling efficiency within Revit and related tools
Demonstrate growing expertise in industrial and high-performance manufacturing facility design
On track to obtain Kansas State registered architect
Collaborate with BIM team in Architecture Revit model set up, structure, and Revit families
Training & Team Support
Provide guidance and mentorship to Architect I team members and interns
Review junior staff work for accuracy, coordination, and adherence to standards
Participate in internal technical training and share knowledge with team members
Support onboarding and skill development of entry-level architectural staff
Contribute to maintaining a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Coordinate architectural scope with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and process piping engineering teams
Participate actively in interdisciplinary coordination meetings and contribute technical input
Communicate design intent clearly to internal teams, contractors, and consultants
Assist in preparation of design presentations, reports, and client-facing materials
Support alignment of architectural design with overall project schedule and milestones
Quality, Safety, & Compliance
Ensure work products meet applicable building codes, life safety requirements, and company standards
Perform quality control reviews of drawings and models for assigned scope
Follow established document control and drawing review procedures
Adhere to all safety protocols, including PPE requirements for site visits (e.g., Tyvek suits, safety shoes, respirators if required)
Participate in required safety training and respirator fit testing as applicable
Travel Requirement
Limited travel as required for site visits, construction observations, and coordination meetings
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
Preferred
Master’s degree in Architecture
Active participation in AXP and progress toward architectural licensure
Essential Qualifications
2+ years of professional architectural experience
Demonstrated experience developing construction documents for commercial, industrial, or manufacturing projects
Proficient in Revit for architectural modeling, detailing, and documentation
Working knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, and accessibility standards
Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage defined scopes and deadlines
Ability to work independently with limited oversight while escalating issues appropriately
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications
4+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, semiconductor, battery, or high-tech facility projects
Experience with cleanroom, dry room, hazardous material, or highly technical facility environments
Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360/Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or Procore
Experience working in Design-Build or EPC project delivery environments
Exposure to construction administration and field coordination activities
Progress toward architectural licensure or successful completion of one or more ARE exams
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 30%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 40%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For This Position, The Required Frequency Is
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Rare
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.
Where You'll Be
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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