Architectural Designer II

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,800 professionals providing comprehensive architecture, engineering, information technology, and related services for K-12 schools, higher education, public agencies, and private clients across the United States. JMT Architecture and Clark Nexsen have united to form a forward-thinking architecture and engineering practice focused on shaping environments that elevate communities and drive progress. This union combines extensive experience, a wide geographic presence, and a commitment to design excellence. The Architectural Designer II is a professional architectural staff member who independently handles a variety of architectural assignments with minimal supervision. This role supports medium to large and complex projects, contributing to specific technical aspects of larger initiatives. Responsibilities include evaluating design options, proposing solutions aligned with project goals and client needs, and applying established architectural principles and techniques. The Architectural Designer II will show growing technical skill, strong design judgment, and professional autonomy while working with project teams on design development, documentation, and coordination.

Requirements

• Professional architectural staff member
• Independently performs a range of architectural assignments with minimal supervision
• Supports projects of medium to large size and complexity
• Contributes to defined technical components of larger, more complex projects
• Investigates and evaluates design options
• Supports recommended solutions that align with project goals and client needs
• Applies established architectural principles, techniques, and procedures
• Demonstrates increasing technical proficiency
• Demonstrates sound design judgment
• Demonstrates professional independence
• Collaborates with project teams
• Contributes meaningfully to design development, documentation, and coordination efforts
• Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar applications
• Ability to conduct code research and summarize requirements
• Ability to perform quality control reviews
• Commitment to building technical expertise, professional judgment, and continued growth

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced architectural concepts and design methods to develop quality design solutions.
• Prepare architectural drawings and construction documentation in accordance with established standards, building codes, zoning regulations, sustainability requirements, and scope.
• Utilize architectural design, modeling, and graphic software, including Revit, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Cloud, and similar applications to develop drawings, models, and visualizations in support of project deliverables, with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Develop and coordinate architectural specifications to align with construction documents and technical requirements.
• Conduct code research and summarize requirements that inform design decisions, coordination, and documentation.
• Assist in the development of client presentation materials, participate in internal and external meetings as appropriate, and support meeting documentation and follow-up tasks.
• Perform quality control reviews throughout the phases of design to support technical accuracy and documentation quality.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities and demonstrate a commitment to building technical expertise, professional judgment, and continued growth within the firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed