Architect

Northern Impact; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished National Award-Winning Engineering Firm seeks a talented Architect to join their growing architectural department in Chicago. This role involves creating innovative design solutions, developing detailed project documentation, and coordinating with clients and team members. The firm emphasizes personal growth, diversity, and a collaborative culture, promising long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Registered Architect or progress toward registration.
• Ability to propose innovative design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic drawings for all project phases.
• Assist in research and coordination of materials.
• Plan and program project layouts for client review.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team Management

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCad

MS Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Overview

Join a distinguished National Award-Winning Engineering Firm in their pursuit of a talented and client-focused Architect. As they experience significant growth within their architectural department, they are eager to explore how you can become an integral part of their unique culture. This role offers a platform for long-term career development within a dynamic firm led by a team of exceptionally skilled architects.

At this company, they firmly believe that self-motivation can propel individuals to achieve greatness, and they are committed to providing opportunities for everyone to demonstrate their capabilities. With a strong emphasis on diversity and individual strengths, they foster a mentor-mentee culture where experiences are shared, enabling personal and professional growth. Recognizing that each team member brings a unique set of talents and perspectives, they welcome anything you can bring to the table, even beyond the listed qualifications. Your potential is valued here, and they look forward to discovering how you can contribute to their collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Ability to develop electronic drawings from conceptual, presentation, and technical drawings for all phases of project documentation

• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications

• Plans and programs layout of a project; coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval

• Develop solutions to design assignments and technical problems

• Interact and communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other agencies

• Interfaces with the Director of Architecture and project managers

• Demonstrate an ability to work on multiple projects while meeting budget and schedule constraints

• Experience with building codes, zoning and general knowledge in jurisdictional processes

• Participate in activities that strengthen our culture, knowledge base, and capabilities

• Great leadership, team management, client communications, and engineering integration skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture

• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience

• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, and professional commitment

• Design & creative talent with confidence to take design initiative

• Propose innovative, industry-leading design solutions

• Commitment to challenging yourself to constantly improve and keep learning

• Self-starting with strong work ethic and time management skills

• Team player willing to accept a full range of responsibilities

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCad, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and other modeling or rendering software

• Registered Architect or demonstrated progress toward becoming a Registered Architect

• Experience with public project delivery process - CDB (Illinois) and/or DFD (Wisconsin) is preferred