Mid-Level Architect/Designer

Wendel LLC•Buffalo, NY

3d•$74,000 - $104,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is proud to be the First Place Winner in the Large Category of Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Best Places to Work. Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to approach facility and infrastructure projects holistically. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability, which allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with actual results, then Wendel is the place for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic Architect / Designer who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused working environment to join our growing office in Buffalo, NY. Wendel is looking for a candidate that is enthusiastic to learn and grow, is flexible and has a passion for design. As a growing office, the ideal candidate will also possess experience with or a desire to manage people. The candidate will receive direct training with a gradual onboarding of responsibilities, working closely with the current managers.

Requirements

Ideal candidate has a minimum 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture.
6-14 years of working experience in a design firm with Revit, with project experience working in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft.
Keen attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with building codes and regulations
Must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Willingness to work on multiple types of project types and markets.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and manage construction documents for projects in an efficient and timely manner that maximizes value to the company and the client.
Coordinate construction documents with engineers and other consultants.
Collaborate with Project Leads, Designers, and other team members.
Lead a small team with oversight from Project Architect
Maintain architectural standards, templates, and workflows across various project types.
Assists in the layout of preliminary site plans, puts together presentation drawings for clients, and updates existing drawings in our portfolio.
Review and revise concept plans with clients.
Mentor and train younger staff through collaboration on project work