Technical Designer

Technical Designer(s) (full-time, multiple openings) needed in Washington, DC to consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of structures, and plan layouts of structural architectural projects. Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, and materials used. Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies. Collaborate and communicate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, vendors and regulatory agencies to resolve complex technical and design issues to meet overall project objectives, and ensure builder compliance with design specifications, and advise on design corrections. Establish design standards, space planning, and programming based on clients' functional and spatial requirements while meeting conceptual design goals. Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design (graphic presentations, physical models, 2D/3D renderings), design development, construction documents and production for core and shell architecture projects.

Must have Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Sustainable Environmental Design, Interior Design, or related field, plus two (2) years of design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) with all of the following:

(1) Preparing full packages for all stages of project delivery, specifically, from Schematic Design to Construction Documentation, including translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revue, Rhino including use of V-Ray, ClimateStudio and Enscape;

(2) Delivering design packages, which includes site analysis, design concept, design narrative, sustainability simulations, floor plans, sections, elevations, details and photo-realistic renderings for technology, life science, hospitality, aviation, financial, entertainment, transportation-oriented, and commercial mixed-use development projects;

(3) Construction Administration experience with large-scale corporate campuses;

(4) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures;

(5) Developing all design stages of large complex projects and with mixed-use, business office, and retail development projects;

(6) Facade development (product and material specification), and circulation strategy for multiple building typologies including critical facilities, developer office, and mixed- use projects;

(7) Performing environmental analysis to understand daylighting, lighting, and energy use required for the mixed-use space planning; and developing Life Cycle Analysis and carbon footprint reduction strategies for materials specified on projects including EHD (Environmental Health Declaration) analysis as required; AND

(8) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, facade, audio/visual, acoustics, interiors, wind, landscape, civil consultants, and working directly with other consultants and/or contractors.

In the alternative, we will accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Architecture, Sustainable Environmental Design, Interior Design, or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship). Two (2) years of the five (5) years of progressive post-bachelor's degree design experience (non-intern, non-fellowship) must include experience with all of the following:

(1) Preparing full packages for all stages of project delivery, specifically, from Schematic Design to Construction Documentation, including translating sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revue, Rhino including use of V-Ray, ClimateStudio and Enscape;

(2) Delivering design packages, which includes site analysis, design concept, design narrative, sustainability simulations, floor plans, sections, elevations, details and photo-realistic renderings for technology, life science, hospitality, aviation, financial, entertainment, transportation-oriented, and commercial mixed-use development projects;

(3) Construction Administration experience with large-scale corporate campuses;

(4) Working knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures;

(5) Developing all design stages of large complex projects and with mixed-use, business office, and retail development projects;

(6) Facade development (product and material specification), and circulation strategy for multiple building typologies including critical facilities, developer office, and mixed- use projects;

(7) Performing environmental analysis to understand daylighting, lighting, and energy use required for the mixed-use space planning; and developing Life Cycle Analysis and carbon footprint reduction strategies for materials specified on projects including EHD (Environmental Health Declaration) analysis as required; AND

(8) Facilitating multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with general contractor, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), lighting, facade, audio/visual, acoustics, interiors, wind, landscape, civil consultants, and working directly with other consultants and/or contractors.

All experience may be acquired concurrently. Incidental telecommuting may apply.

The base salary is $92,269.00 to $92,269.00. In addition, standard benefits will be offered, and employees will be eligible for bonuses.