Architect, Advanced Technology

Barry-Wehmiller•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

Design Group is seeking a Registered Architect to join its Architecture/Engineering Process Practice. The role works with technical specialists, subject matter experts, and clients to deliver architectural solutions for industrial and manufacturing projects, particularly in advanced technologies, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. The Architect supports capital projects, leads architectural design and multidisciplinary teams, and helps clients define facility requirements based on production processes and environmental needs. The position includes developing designs and construction documents, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and supporting projects through permitting and construction.

Requirements

At least 7 years of industrial/manufacturing architectural design experience, including leading facility design from programming and concept through construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation.
Strong working knowledge of local, state, and national building codes.
Experience designing greenfield facilities and renovating existing buildings.
Experience designing cold storage and refrigerated processing environments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and clients.
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch).
Registered Architect (RA) license.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of code studies and evaluations for life science facilities or hazardous/classified areas.
At least five years of experience executing industrial projects in the advanced technologies and life science sectors.
Food and beverage or heavy industrial/manufacturing project experience.
Experience developing and creating construction documents for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food and beverage industries.
Experience designing ISO clean rooms, laboratories, and processing spaces.
Experience coordinating designs with process engineers on industrial production equipment installations.
Master of Architecture (MArch).
NCARB license.

Responsibilities

Prepare architectural designs and construction documents for industrial facility interior and exterior renovations as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering team.
Investigate and design building envelope systems, including roof and wall components.
Assist owners or project managers in defining facility requirements and programs for advanced technology, life science, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage projects.
Oversee the work of associate architects and designers.
Lead architectural design and multidisciplinary industrial and manufacturing project teams.
Define industrial facility program requirements based on clients’ production process flows and space environmental needs.
Conduct code research specific to project sites, programs, and proposed uses.
Create integrated solutions and communicate key concepts to clients.
Develop base plans and coordinate technical requirements with other engineering disciplines.
Develop design intent based on client objectives.
Research material options and alternative building methods as needed.
Develop specifications and direct preparation of technical plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction.
Answer requests for information and review submittals and shop drawings during pre-construction and construction.
Manage and provide guidance to architectural designers.
Work individually and with teams to support capital projects and implement client solutions.