Associate Architect - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

6d

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.   As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.   Job SummaryUnder close supervision, performs architectural functions requiring knowledge and experience in architectural principles. This level builds on experience gained as Architect 1 by either obtaining more depth in specific subject area with the expectation that assignments are larger and more complex, or by gaining experience in more subject areas.Key ResponsibilitiesContinues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate. Continues developing knowledge and complies with BV quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts. Prepares and verifies less complex architectural deliverables. Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection. Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work. Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles. Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination. Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership. Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers. May provide support to business development or pursuit activities. Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment and participation in Intern Development Program (IDP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continues to learn and remains current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures. Applies to assigned tasks as appropriate.
• Continues developing knowledge and complies with BV quality program relative to assigned tasks. Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
• Prepares and verifies less complex architectural deliverables.
• Performs research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for architectural work.
• Prepares architectural calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understands and adheres to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Seeks out supervisor or project leadership to share information and gain guidance with respect to details of design and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Coordinates with others as assigned by supervisor or project leadership.
• Focuses on the needs of internal clients (project team leadership) while attempting to gain basic understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
• May provide support to business development or pursuit activities.
• Shares current knowledge of latest technology and processes.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees