Staff Architect

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch empowers its people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents to solve humanity's biggest challenges in sustainable infrastructure. With over 100 years of innovation in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, the company is building a world of difference. Black & Veatch offers competitive compensation, 401k match, and benefits that start day one, along with a hybrid environment for work-life balance. The company fosters a culture where employees own their careers, are empowered to grow, and are safe to express ideas and concerns. This exciting opportunity is for an Architect within the Engineering and Development Services Architectural Group. The in-house architectural staff provides building support for water, power, data center, and nextgen agricultural projects. The Operations Team develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities for execution and process excellence, promoting a collaborative and innovative culture with career development opportunities.

Requirements

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 5 years related work experience.
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
Intermediate knowledge of architectural design principles.
Professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or active pursuit of such registration (for most positions).

Nice To Haves

Learning on the Fly
Problem Solving
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Drive for Results
Decision Quality
Informing, Listening
Dealing with Ambiguity
Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Excel
PowerPoint
Sketching ability
Detailing
Knowledge of varied construction materials
Shop drawing review experience
Field experience
Knowledge of the International Building Code
Knowledge of the International Fire Code
Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Leading architectural building design and detailing on projects.
Applying building codes and design standards to specific building types.
Specification writing (with mentorship if not experienced).
Exposure to all aspects of professional practice including construction phase services.
Proposal and conceptual design graphics.
Coordinating the creation of drawings and specifications with other disciplines.
Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, etc. during Construction Phase Services.
Facility review for building code compliance.
Application of sustainable strategies.