Graduate Designer

GHD•Anchorage, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is a global network of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists. The company is looking for a new Graduate Designer to join the Architecture Design Studio team at their Anchorage - AK office. In this role, the Graduate Designer will be responsible for developing plans and associated architectural projects through all stages, including setting materials, finishes, techniques, and methodologies. This involves analyzing data and information, developing technical and financial feasibility studies, and monitoring and supervising defined work and services. The workplace operates on a hybrid model, requiring in-office collaboration three days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Architecture or equivalent.
0-2 years of experience in related field.
Must reside in Anchorage

Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning, design, construction, testing, communication, evaluation, and implementation of architectural solutions.
Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to create engineering drawings for the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
Help with building/construction activities by designing layouts and maps that reflect the property scope and the parameters of buildings/constructions.
Provide professional advice relating to construction regulations and best practice with regard to the maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
Undertake building and technical surveys, with support and guidance from experienced surveyors, to determine the building condition and identify defects and associated risks. Includes conducting a wide range of surveys on complex sites.
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
Analyze parts of the bid solicitation project requirements and gather and assess information related to the feasibility of these requirements for the organization.
Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.