Junior Architect

Job Description

Join AutoZone as a Drafting & Design Specialist! Play a key role in Store Development, providing drafting and design expertise for prototype and remodel projects. Support the preparation and maintenance of prototype drawings, design standards, specifications, and construction documentation. Assist with project deliverables and architectural details while helping ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities after Real Estate Site Approval:

• Coordinate with the Merchandising team on fixture layouts to ensure corporate architectural prototype development standards are integrated and maintained.
• Assist the Architect Manager in developing and updating prototype drawings, ensuring code compliance with all municipal and governing agency authorities.
• Produce all architectural required drawings, maintaining architectural prototype standards, as well as assisting the Architect Manager with the management of the various consulting engineers (Structural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) to ensure AutoZone standards are maintained prior to implementation.
• Coordinate with various consulting firms to ensure our electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and natural gas services reflect the new prototype design intent.
• Complete the architectural prototype drawing packages and ensure engineered construction drawings and bid documents are coordinated and accurate prior to being handed off to the Design Team and provided to the Construction department.

Primary Responsibilities after Construction Starts:

• Ensure any drawings or prototype standards which have been modified, as a result of issues encountered while under construction or company initiatives, are issued to the Construction team as a Revision and properly updated on the prototype sets.
• Ensure all the latest prototype drawings and documents remain current, accurate, and consistent with AutoZone standards after the prototype set is completed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist the Architect Manager in supporting prototype development initiatives throughout the fiscal year.
  Provide proper specifications and documentation to the Support team for any non-standard AFI or prototype items as required.
• Research building materials, products, and construction methods to evaluate performance, code compliance, and cost-effectiveness, and recommend alternative products when appropriate.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of AutoCAD experience.
• Completion of formal training program in Architectural Technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Must possess critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong focus on quality.
• Must be a positive, effective team player.

You'll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

Completion of formal training program in Architectural Technology or Civil Engineering

About Us

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.


Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.


All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.


We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.


Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.


AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.