Entry Level Architectural Designer
About The Position
SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroup is looking for an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join our team.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
- Prior architectural office experience such as summer, co-op and intern work in the AE field.
- Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
- On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
- High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- The ability to contribute proactively to a project team.
Nice To Haves
- LEED AP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform specific/limited portions of architectural assignments under direct supervision.
- Document changes to architectural drawings as instructed.
- Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.
- Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendum’s (CCD’s), visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.
- Receive and follow directions for project assignments.
- Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing proposals and materials.
Benefits
- flexible scheduling
- 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
- 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- wellbeing resources
- paid parental leave
- a flex spending account
- voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) program with employer matching
- tuition reimbursement program
- one-on-one career coaching
- professional development opportunities
- performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
