Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol•New Orleans, LA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is actively seeking an entry/junior level Architectural Designer with landscape interests to join their New Orleans office. The successful Designer will be actively working with Registered Architects and Registered Landscape Architects on projects across the United States. Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, and architecture firm with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Their projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. As a Moffatt & Nichol design studio, they collaborate with clients and partners across the country from their home in New Orleans. Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve coastlines, harbors, and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, the firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve their global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. Together, they deliver beautiful, holistic solutions to the most critical climate challenges of our time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with 2 years of related design experience OR Master's degree in Architecture with entry (0) years of experience
Interest in Landscape Architecture and willingness to learn design from licensed professionals
Interest in working at all scales of design, from regional systems to details, and all project phases
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn
Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
Interest in completing ARE, LARE, LEED AP, or NCIQ exams
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire
Include a copy of your portfolio with your application

Responsibilities

Assists the Design Team to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients/projects
Produces drawings to create and document architectural and landscape designs
Assists in the development and revision of production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
Assists in design analysis and compilation of specifications for basic to complex assignments
Assists in preparation of finished material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
Assists with coordination of outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants
Supports review of building codes and zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
Takes initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods
Researches construction materials and systems
Performs other duties as requested by management

Benefits

Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage available for healthcare plans
Low-deductible healthcare plan available
Generous HSA match
Amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) including monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
7 Paid Holidays
Floating holiday
401(k) match
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
Option to further education with comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plenty of training opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Formal Mentoring program
Active YP (Young Professionals) group
Pet Insurance