Architect II

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Active participation in AXP and progress toward architectural licensure
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees