Architectural Designer II

Woolpert•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Woolpert is hiring an Architectural Designer to join its Architecture team in the Orlando, Florida office. The role performs work on all phases of public and private projects, including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, and coordination and correlation of construction drawings. The position reports to the Architectural Team Leader. The Architectural Designer prepares schematics, design development materials, and construction documents; develops, modifies, and reviews production drawings; edits project narratives and specifications; researches materials for project selection; and plans, coordinates, and administers projects from initial programming through construction administration. The role also reviews construction submittals, assists the project manager with construction administration, and analyzes client problems to develop architectural solutions. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is unavailable. The position is based in Orlando and is identified as hybrid. Woolpert describes a Freedom to Work program that allows employees to set their own schedule and location as appropriate.

Requirements

Five-year bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
At least 3 years of job-related experience, preferably in the design of complex facilities.
Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD, REVIT, Sketchup, and PhotoShop.
Ability to engage effectively and confidently with diverse personalities and communication styles, while fostering and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Time management skills.
Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Florida architectural license preferred.
LEED certification preferred.
Experience in the design of complex facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare schematics, design development materials, and construction documents.
Develop, modify, and review production drawings, and edit project narratives and specifications.
Research materials to determine appropriate selections for projects.
Plan, coordinate, and administer projects from initial programming through construction administration.
Review construction submittals and assist the project manager with construction administration.
Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions.
Perform work across phases of public and private projects, including design development, presentation drawings and specifications, design review, and coordination and correlation of construction drawings.