Technical Designer - Aviation - Mid Level

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We’re not just designers. We’re tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems.

About the role

Gensler's San Francisco and Seattle offices are seeking a Technical Designer with a passion for Aviation to join our Cities Studio. As a Gensler Technical Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. As part of our team at Gensler, you will create impactful and memorable experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime. Your successful track record on architectural projects and ability to problem solve both individually and as part of a team makes Gensler a perfect place to cultivate your career.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively on large progressive design-build aviation teams
• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, civil consultants, etc.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials
• Responsible for coordination with Project Leads to directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery
• Work closely with project management to execute plans for all segments within large and complex projects
• Ability to work independently on a wide range of large, complex and/or highly specialized projects
• Demonstrates and shares expertise over advanced techniques, concepts, and methods related to technical design
• Works on critical projects with firmwide impact
• Possesses advanced analytical skills in addition to unique aviation knowledge and expertise
• Creates networks and may serve as external spokesperson in the aviation practice area
• Leads interaction with clients
• Acts independently and receives oversight from managerial staff in the form of broad objectives
• Regularly exercises creativity and makes independent decisions
• Provides technical direction to less experienced team members
• Provide technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex technical and design challenges
• Maintain project manual and specifications
• Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• 6+ years of experience, aviation project experience preferred
• Must be passionate about Aviation projects
• Must have an open and collaborative approach to problem solving and a willingness to listen and learn from others
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and MS Office
• Must have a working fluency in Revit, including detailing and documentation
• Working on large teams with multiple models/workflows
• Working knowledge of local building codes, standards, building construction, and building structures
• Experience working on large project teams, interest in alternative delivery methods
• Ability to own the entirety of an issue from concept to completion
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

Portfolios should include at least one project with a sustainability focus, and candidates should be prepared to discuss this in their interview, especially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification. Please upload your portfolio/work samples along with your resume to be considered.

Pay

Bay Area: The base salary will be estimated between $85,000 - $105,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Seattle: The base salary will be estimated between $80,000 - $95,000, plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs
• Flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, and employee stock ownership
• Twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.