Staff Architectural Designer I

Orlando FCA•Orlando, FL

About The Position

FCA is a collaborative architectural firm with an excellent, flexible work culture. We are seeking a Staff Architectural Designer to support a growing, mostly healthcare practice. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that improve patient outcomes and support clinical operations. The successful candidate will assist project teams with design development, documentation, and coordination while building a strong foundation in healthcare and other sectors of architecture and professional practice.

Requirements

Local to Orlando
Bachelor’s and/or master’s in architecture with up to 3 years’ experience
Working toward registration
Familiar to well-versed with Revit
Strong communication skills
Ability to use sound and independent judgment

Responsibilities

Uses independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, but functions as a collaborative member of a team
Independently solves problems and reviews findings with team leader
Compiles data, performs design computations, and executes all necessary code analysis with guidance from team leader
Makes quantity takeoffs
Prepares architectural renderings and documentation in coordination with internal and external team members
Inspects architectural features of projects in field with assistance from team leader
Receives technical guidance
Receives supervisory approval on project documentation
Checks own work for quality control on a regular basis; ensures that work is reviewed by team leader
Coordinates assigned tasks with team leader according to workplan
Maintains project files and records (electronic or otherwise) in an organized fashion that is readily identifiable and coordinated with team members
Possesses diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices
Uses advanced techniques while performing work
Responsible for complete documentation, specifications, and material selection