Entry Level Architectural Designer
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SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?The Pittsburghoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aEntry Level Architectural Designerto join our team.Working with us, you will:
Perform specific/limited portions of architectural assignments under direct supervision.
Document changes to architectural drawings as instructed.
Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.
Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI's, preparing sketches and addendum's (CCD's), visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.
Receive and follow directions for project assignments.
Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing proposals and materials.An ideal candidate has:
A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
Prior architectural office experience such as summer, co-op and intern work in the AE field.
LEED AP preferred. Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
The ability to contribute proactively to a project team.SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.comEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledSmithGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or arrest/conviction records.