Architectural Designer

Harley Ellis Devereaux•Boston, MA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, agility, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. Architectural Designer is an early career level architecture role that is responsible for assisting project teams with a range of project types from early design through construction under the supervision of a seasoned Architect and/or Project Designer. Candidates are passionate, motivated, and eager to further develop their technical and design skills in an environment that promotes collaboration and critical thinking. Proven experience and proficiency in technical detailing with the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include guiding and mentoring more junior team members. This role is intended to work on projects for the Mission Critical sector, however opportunities to work across market sectors to acquire diverse experiences do exist and are encouraged. As a Technical Architectural Designer II, you’ll play a key role in supporting project teams from early design through construction under the guidance of experienced architects and designers. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical and design expertise in a collaborative, learning-focused environment. You are passionate, motivated, and ready to take on greater responsibility with moderate to minimal supervision. In this role, you may also have the chance to mentor junior team members as you continue developing your own skills. While you’ll primarily work on Mission Critical projects, you’ll also have opportunities to contribute across a variety of market sectors—broadening your experience and strengthening your critical thinking. You’ll apply Revit workflows and project standards to help deliver high-quality, high-performance design solutions.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree required Licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred
Proficiency in Revit is required
Familiarity with and experience navigating building codes
LEED Accredited or other sustainability credential preferred
Minimum five (5) years' experience in A/E industry required, experience in Mission Critical sector preferred
A fundamental understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organizational skills
Possess the desire to learn how to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel
Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, Concept Board preferred
Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
A commitment to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
A desire to use critical thinking skills for growth and positive impact
NOTE: Please attach work samples or portfolio when applying

Nice To Haves

Licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred
LEED Accredited or other sustainability credential preferred
Experience in Mission Critical sector preferred
Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, Concept Board preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Project Architect to ensure design and technical quality
Collaborate with engineers, and other consultants using Revizto
Support the delivery of professional services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines
Assist the Project Architect with directing staff and developing strategies for project delivery
Understand the design intent and ability to communicate it through documentation with limited direction
Assist with required code research for project assignments
Assist with material and product research as required for project development
Participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule
Coordinate with project team disciplines as needed by the project
Perform submittal reviews as assigned during bidding and construction administration
Participate and assist in managing technical reviews in Revizto through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance
Manages tasks on Concept board and fluent in the project progress
Assist with the development of Discipline work plans
Ability to assist with Project Architect’s responsibilities for short periods of time
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Architect, Project Manager, or Architecture Practice Leader