Assistant Architect

The Assistant Architect will be a part of project teams to create innovative designs for new construction, renovations, and rehabilitations on commercial and industrial buildings, including, water treatment process, chemical storage/feed, administrative offices, and laboratory spaces for water and wastewater projects. The Assistant Architect will work with the engineering project team throughout the design and construction process to design long-lasting, energy efficient buildings that help create clean water for communities across the nation.

• Assists in the architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of building types.
• Assists in designing interiors based on client vision and architectural needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used architectural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the architecture industry.
• Assists with research and complies project related data as required.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior architects to ensure corrections are made within multiple software platforms.
• Assists with client presentations, renderings and marketing collateral.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Opportunities as an Assistant Architect exist in multiple market segments and locations. Specific assignments and project work vary depending on the market segments and locations. Please see below for information on each market:

Aviation & Federal

The Aviation & Federal group is responsible for program management, master planning, facility design commissioning, and operational systems design of commercial aviation and Federal & Military projects, including buildings, infrastructure, hangars, passenger terminals, fueling & ramp services, runways, and aviation support facilities.   

Global Facilities

The Global Facilities group is responsible for the planning and design of manufacturing facilities, administrative buildings, district energy systems, data centers, and mission-critical facilities. They work in a variety of industries including food and beverage, consumer products, healthcare, commercial, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and aerospace manufacturing industries.  

Water

The Water group is responsible for the planning and design of facilities and processes related to drinking water supply, treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and more. They provide services to all levels of government and a variety of industrial clients. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited program is required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard architectural techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic software and computer skills required including, BIM (Revit), Adobe Suites and 3D Rendering Programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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