Architectural Designer

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify preliminary equipment layouts based on customer input.
• Create documents to assist with securing construction contractor bids.
• Create as-built documents for projects after completion of construction.
• Integrate 3rd party vendor drawings into existing building drawing sets.
• Convert files from Teamcenter, Sketch-up, Revu Bluebeam, PDF, or others into Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform feasibility assessments of proposed projects from architectural, fire/life safety, structural, and MEP standpoint.
• Provide baseline preconstruction services, including preliminary budget estimates/schedules.
• Liaise end user project requests with external design consultants and internal construction/facilities groups.
• Steer external design consultants towards completed construction plan sets for execution.
• Cookordination permit acquisition/closeout with the City of Hawthorne.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience creating architectural construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Revu Bluebeam.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or other engineering discipline.
• Experience in construction, project management, and tenant improvement.
• Direct field experience with day to day management of aerospace, heavy industrial or large commercial construction projects.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade.
• Able to read instructions and construction plans.
• Knowledge of basic construction and engineering principles and methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines.
• Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems.
• Familiarity with National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted.
• Position occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed.

Pay Range

• Level 1: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00
• Level 2: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Variety of other discounts and perks.
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.