Entry Level Architectural Designer

About the role

The Pittsburgh office of SmithGroup is seeking an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join our dynamic team. This position offers hands-on experience in a variety of design disciplines, from healthcare and science to workplace and urban environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform specific/limited portions of architectural assignments under direct supervision.
• Document changes to architectural drawings as instructed.
• Consult with manufacturers, research and evaluate materials.
• Assist in construction administration including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches and addendum’s (CCD’s), visiting the construction site to gather information and/or preparing a punch list.
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing proposals and materials.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Prior architectural office experience such as summer, co-op and intern work in the AE field.
• LEED AP preferred.
• Must be eligible to take the Architectural Registration Examination within a few years.
• On-the-job experience using Revit to produce construction documents.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate has:
• A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Prior architectural office experience such as summer, co-op and intern work in the AE field.
• LEED AP preferred.

Skills

• Strong proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• The ability to contribute proactively to a project team.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• A hybrid work environment.
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays.
• Plus 15 extra Fridays off!
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• A flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,000 to $61,000 annually.

Schedule

Our office operates on a flexible schedule to accommodate our diverse team.