Architectural Designer III - Mission Critical

About HED

We are a nationwide team full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do and the world we share.

About the Role

The Architect – Design III role requires an individual dedicated to collaboration, critical thinking, professional growth, and developing great design solutions. Lead design initiatives and collaborate with design teams, primarily in our Mission Critical sector, across all project phases from conception through construction. This individual will lead programmatic and design-oriented research, use exceptional graphic skills on competitions, pursuits, and project work, and provide renderings (digital modeling and visualization) and physical model building to represent design concepts as a member of one or more project teams. This professional is expected to operate with increasing autonomy while still receiving guidance from senior staff on complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the project design and sustainability goals, program, and basis of design (BOD)
• Assist in the development of the project’s concept and implement a design in response to the project goals
• Prepare for implications of pertinent ordinance and code requirements for assigned projects
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development
• Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans, and diagrams
• Suggest efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work
• Interface with other discipline team leaders and attend project meetings as necessary
• Document interpretations and review submittals during bidding and construction administration
• Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Rhino and Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations
• Mentor other team members to accomplish the design goals established by the project team and Mission Critical Sector

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
• Architecture licensure, or in pursuit of licensure, required
• LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional preferred
• 6 years' minimum experience in A/E industry required, with demonstrated proficiency to meaningfully contribute toward project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity
• Experience in Mission Critical projects highly preferred
• Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required
• Commitment to an integrated design process working in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience in Rhino, Concept Board/Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations
• A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
• Ability to travel to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
• Ability to access and navigate existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation

Work Environment

We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture. The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.