Technical Designer - Critical Facilities

Gensler•Baltimore, MD

1d•$65 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Data is the latest, critical infrastructure. The creation, storage, sharing, usage, archiving, and deletion of data is integral to our existence in the modern world. In fact, the United Nations has deemed access to the internet as a basic human right. The impact to our built environment spans a wide array of project types and scale. Industry and government have designed sixteen critical sectors where data plays an elemental role in the development, communication, processing, and storage of our vast amounts of data. From command-and-control centers to hyperscale data center campuses and a range of project types in-between; Gensler’s Baltimore office is expanding our critical facilities services and is looking for a technically proficient designer to lead this emerging practice area. Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You’re a fit for this role if you have experience with construction documentation, are proficient with Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects and interior designers that bring design dreams to life. We are seeking an Architect with a technical mindset and a desire to learn, design and deliver Critical Facilities projects. Our new team member will gravitate toward engineering forward project types and thrive with technical first project typology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
1-6 years of experience within the commercial architecture and design field, with recent focus on project delivery
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
Interest in, or experience with, design and delivery of laboratories, data center, R&D, command center, high-tech‑ factory, secured spaces, and/or federal, state, and local government facility spaces
Active pursuit of becoming a Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the U.S., NCARB preferred
Commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices
This is not a remote position.
We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Baltimore office.
If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!
If you don’t yet have experience delivering a Critical Facility project, please include a cover letter to address why you are interested in focusing on this project type.
Please also include a portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred
Active pursuit of becoming a Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the U.S., NCARB preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area
Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Utilize 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
wellness programs
flex spending
paid holidays
paid time off
401k
profit sharing
employee stock ownership
twice annual bonus opportunities
reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
tuition for certain eligible programs or classes