Architecture Designer III

About the role

AECOM is seeking a creative, experienced Designer or Architect III to help solve design and technical issues while leading task teams contributing to project delivery. This role involves organizing architectural drawing sets across different phases, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads and organizes architectural drawing sets across SD, DD, CD, and CA phases, meeting client/design/firm goals and deadlines.
• Applies industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles and technical capabilities.
• Has a strong commitment to meeting responsibilities, plus a positive, helpful outlook and ideas to contribute to a team.
• Possesses strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience.
• Professionally licensed in architecture or actively pursuing licensure under the direction of the Supervising Architect / Designer.
• Completes assigned work independently and receives/applies general guidance and direction on new projects, tasks and priorities.
• Analyzes issues and identifies solutions using existing techniques, and proposes approaches for novel issues.
• Coordinates the work with other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• Exercises independent judgement in determining how work is performed; review and approve conceptual designs as required.
• Proactively identifies and advocates for improvements to existing processes and procedures.
• Exchanges information on sensitive matters and works to build consensus across teams and departments.
• Understands stakeholders by anticipating their needs and ensures work results will have positive impact.
• Adapts to new processes or changing assignments, and considers alternative approaches to complete work.
• Provides guidance and training to junior team members, and proactively reports to project managers, principals, and lead designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture plus four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Ability to obtain a Massachusetts Registered Architecture license within 12 months.
• Master's degree in Architecture preferred.
• Experience in aviation, transportation, infrastructure, higher education, lab/science and/or Federal architectural projects.
• Experience in coordination and package completion on complex architectural projects.
• NCARB Certification and LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and other BIM tools, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, and graphic communications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; adaptable to various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.
Relocation not available for this position.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
The range for this position is $95000 to $110000 per year.
About AECOM: AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work: You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.