Architectural Designer 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Architectural Designer 1 with the Department of Labor & Industry, you will play a vital role in designing, updating, and organizing important state-owned and leased spaces. This position provides opportunities to learn architectural processes, collaborate with professionals, and support renovation planning. You will assist in creating layouts and reviewing project details that help improve agency operations. Step into the Architectural Designer 1 position and help support thoughtful design and facility planning.

Requirements

• Successful completion of the training program for an Architectural Designer Trainee; or One year of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design; or An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design work.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with renovation projects, attend design meetings, and participate in site visits
• Prepare floor plans and specifications for minor projects and ensure work complies with requirements
• Create office layouts using AutoCAD and assist with preparing documents for leased facility projects
• Coordinate with lessors, contractors, architects, engineers, DGS, and program offices
• Work with maintenance staff on L and I Building renovations and assist with disposition of unneeded facilities
• Maintain electronic building plans and convert hard copy plans into CAD format

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level