Architectural Designer II

About the role

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Architecture Designer II to join our Cary, NC office. The candidate will be responsible for specific technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs. This role provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects, applying advanced architectural concepts and designs. The position involves carrying out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures, and may provide technical guidance to less experienced architects or architectural staff.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with a Senior Architect or Project Manager, independently preparing and presenting client-focused design solutions to project team members.
• Prepares contract drawings during all design phases of a project.
• Coordinates and collaborates in activities with employees in other disciplines and departments, internally and externally.
• Prepares designs, renderings, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and working drawings to illustrate design solutions, and develops and documents details to communicate design intent.
• Develops project specifications and assists the Project Architect in editing specifications.
• Develops, adapts, or modifies design features and details under the direction of a Project Manager or Project Architect.
• Performs basic architectural and engineering calculations.
• Prepares reports and related data tables.
• Maintains liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves drawings as required under the direction of the Supervising Architect.
• Performs technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets.
• Coordinates technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and departments participating on an assigned project.
• Manages a small team of design staff when requested or assigned.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a Project Manager or senior team members.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution, plus at least six years of related experience.
• Six or more years of experience in architecture.
• Non-licensed architectural staff.
• Highly proficient in REVIT, AutoCad Architecture version 2022, with the ability to annotate plans and details.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• May also have 3D rendering software capabilities.
• Actively seeks licensure, has NCARB membership, and works toward completing certification.
• Actively seeking LEED accreditation and obtains membership/participation in industry-focused events.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Reimbursement for education and access to a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.