Technical Designer - Junior - Data Centres

Gensler; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gensler Sydney is seeking a Technical Designer to join our Data Centres practice, contributing to the design, documentation and delivery of complex projects across all project phases. This is an opportunity to develop your technical and design skills, gain experience on large-scale Data Centre projects, and build your architectural career within a collaborative studio environment.

You will work alongside experienced Architects and Designers, contributing to the design, documentation and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Strong design and technical aptitude demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Revit for design, documentation and project delivery.
• Familiarity with Rhino, AutoCAD and BIM coordination workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and high-performance buildings.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, BIM 360, Grasshopper, Dynamo and real-time visualisation tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of Data Centre and other complex projects across all project phases.
• Support the development of drawings, documentation, models and presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with technical coordination and resolution of design and documentation issues.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details and construction documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews and consultant coordination.
• Support project sustainability and client ESG objectives throughout the design process.
• Work closely with senior team members to develop technical, design and project delivery capabilities.
• Contribute to wider studio activities, knowledge sharing and learning initiatives.

Skills

Strong design & technical aptitude

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Revit

Rhino

AutoCAD

BIM coordination workflows

Adobe Creative Suite

Navisworks

BIM 360

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Job description

Gensler Sydney is seeking a Technical Designer to join our growing Data Centres practice. You will work alongside experienced Architects and Designers, contributing to the design, documentation and delivery of complex projects across all project phases.

This is an opportunity to develop your technical and design skills, gain experience on large-scale Data Centre projects, and build your architectural career within a collaborative studio environment.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the design and delivery of Data Centre and other complex projects across all project phases.
• Support the development of drawings, documentation, models and presentations.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with technical coordination and resolution of design and documentation issues.
• Produce plans, elevations, sections, details and construction documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews and consultant coordination.
• Support project sustainability and client ESG objectives throughout the design process.
• Work closely with senior team members to develop your technical, design and project delivery capabilities.
• Contribute to wider studio activities, knowledge sharing and learning initiatives.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of relevant architectural experience.
• Strong design and technical aptitude, demonstrated through a portfolio of work.
• Good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Revit for design, documentation and project delivery.
• Familiarity with Rhino, AutoCAD and BIM coordination workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and an interest in high-performance buildings.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, BIM 360, Grasshopper, Dynamo and real-time visualisation tools is advantageous.

Please submit a portfolio and/or work samples in PDF format with your application.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life.

• Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs.
• We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

• As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.
• We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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