Designer II

About the role

The Designer II position at PE Perkins Eastman focuses on existing building reuse, including rehabilitation of historic buildings, additions to existing buildings, renovation of existing buildings, and adaptive reuse of buildings of all ages. This role involves working closely with Los Angeles-based teams and engaging with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Los Angeles-based teams focusing on existing buildings across all building typologies.
• Engage with clients and consultants as an active member of the team during meetings and presentations.
• Work with teams to develop detailed sets of drawings.
• Confirm existing building information by performing site and building investigations and detailed building crawls.
• Research existing buildings through review of historic documentation, public records, and site evolution through imagery.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience related to existing building renewal and revitalization.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture.
• Experience on project teams focused on existing buildings to program, conceptualize, and document projects.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and public presentation skills.
• Exceptional skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization software.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Individual who has passed the ARE, or plans to complete in the near term.
• A commitment to the principles of sustainable design, inclusive of Net Zero Carbon and Net Zero Energy, and experience or interest integrating them on specific projects.
• Versatile, self-motivated, and articulate.
• Passion for being part of a growing team devoted to having an impact through design.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience related to existing building renewal and revitalization.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture.
• Experience on project teams focused on existing buildings to program, conceptualize, and document projects.
• Excellent writing, speaking, and public presentation skills.
• Exceptional skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization software.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.
• Individual who has passed the ARE, or plans to complete in the near term.
• A commitment to the principles of sustainable design, inclusive of Net Zero Carbon and Net Zero Energy, and experience or interest integrating them on specific projects.
• Versatile, self-motivated, and articulate.
• Passion for being part of a growing team devoted to having an impact through design.

Skills

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Visualization software

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) options.
• PTO.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary range: $82k to $103k.

Pay

• $82k to $103k

Schedule

• PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Company Information

• PE Perkins Eastman is an architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment.
• We are committed to sustainability and believe that all good design is sustainable.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.
• We offer professional development opportunities and competitive salaries.