Architectural Designer

Arcadis Global•Seattle, WA

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The role involves working across various aspects of architecture, ranging from schematic design to construction administration. It requires technical expertise, critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to prioritize parallel projects while collaborating with clients and team members effectively. Individuals will work on various phases of design and documentation - from space planning to the development of architectural details and material finishes, with an emphasis on schematic design, construction documents, shop drawings reviews, and construction administration Demonstrate a clear understanding of the client's concept, architectural design process and how to effectively advance the concept through communication, ideation, research, drawings and execution Review client concepts to ensure code, accessibility, and functional requirements are met Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, fire protection, lighting, and glass façade consultants Coordinate architectural design with landlord's design teams Prepare permit submission packages under the direction of the project architect Produce drawings and details in compliance with codes and standards Assist with contract administration tasks such as shop drawing and submittal reviews and response to RFIs under the guidance of project architect Strong written and verbal communications skills Organize and manage assigned tasks but understand when to ask questions

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
0-3 years of experience, with relevant experience or interest in retail design preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD is required
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be geographically located in the Seattle area and able to balance a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of days in the office per week

Nice To Haves

Registration with NCARB and AIA membership preferred
LEED accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

Work across various aspects of architecture, ranging from schematic design to construction administration.
Work on various phases of design and documentation - from space planning to the development of architectural details and material finishes, with an emphasis on schematic design, construction documents, shop drawings reviews, and construction administration
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the client's concept, architectural design process and how to effectively advance the concept through communication, ideation, research, drawings and execution
Review client concepts to ensure code, accessibility, and functional requirements are met
Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, fire protection, lighting, and glass façade consultants
Coordinate architectural design with landlord's design teams
Prepare permit submission packages under the direction of the project architect
Produce drawings and details in compliance with codes and standards
Assist with contract administration tasks such as shop drawing and submittal reviews and response to RFIs under the guidance of project architect
Organize and manage assigned tasks but understand when to ask questions