Architect Designer IV

Quanta-Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

PTO

Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an Architect Designer IV to lead the architectural design and BIM coordination for industrial facilities supporting power generation and energy infrastructure. This senior role collaborates with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to produce construction-ready documents.

You will mentor junior designers, manage BIM workflows in Revit and AutoCAD, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards while driving quality, schedule, and cost

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in industrial, EPC projects.
• Strong background in industrial architectural design and BIM coordination.
• Experience delivering construction documents and coordinating multi-discipline packages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural design with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Lead architectural production from schematic design to construction documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Mentor junior designers and BIM specialists, ensuring QA of drawings and models.
• Support client meetings with architectural presentations and technical exhibits.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to integrate project requirements into design.

Skills

BIM coordination

Team leadership

Architectural design

Detail drawings

Education

Associate Degree in Architectural Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Quanta Power Solutions brings together the industry-leading capabilities and resources of Quanta's operating companies to deliver complete EPC solutions. Our integrated approach spans power generation, battery energy storage, renewables, transmission, substation, and underground infrastructure — from concept to commissioning, we execute complex power infrastructure projects with the speed, certainty, and operational excellence our customers depend on.

At Quanta Power Solutions, we are driven by a culture of safety, integrity, and disciplined execution — and we're building a team that shares that commitment.

About this Role

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking anArchitect Designer IVto support the planning, design, and execution of architectural projects associated with power generation and industrial infrastructure facilities. This role focuses on the design and coordination offunctional industrial and utility support facilitiesthat serve power generation and energy infrastructure operations. Projects typically includeadministrationbuildings, control buildings, maintenance shops, warehouses, guard houses, and other operational support facilities.

Working in close collaboration with the Principal Architect, this position serves as a senior technical resource within the architectural team and plays a key role in leading the development of detailed architectural designs, Building Information Models (BIM), and construction document packages from concept through project completion. The Senior Architect Designeris responsible forcoordinating architectural production efforts, mentoring junior designers, and collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality, coordinated, construction-ready documents.The ideal candidatepossessesextensive experience in industrial architectural design, advanced BIMexpertise, exceptional construction document production skills, and the ability to lead architectural production efforts while supporting the overall design vision.

What You'll Do

Architectural Design Coordination & Production

• Collaborate with the Principal Architect in the planning, development, and execution of architectural designs for industrial and commercial facilities supporting power generation, renewable energy, BESS, substations, transmission, and other industrial infrastructure projects.

• Serve as the senior architectural production lead responsible for coordinating the development of architectural deliverables from schematic design through construction documentation utilizingAutoCadand Revit.

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the architectural design team and coordinate project assignments to meet project schedules and deliverable milestones.

• Translate architectural concepts, design criteria, and project requirements into coordinated,accurate, and construction-ready drawing packages.

• Assist in establishing project-specific drafting standards, detailing approaches, BIM execution strategies, and quality expectations.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate architectural designs with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, process, and instrumentation disciplines.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and design reviews.

• Support the Architect inpreparing forclient meetings helping to prepare architectural presentations, technical exhibits, renderings, and design documentation asrequired.

• Help coordinate with pre-engineered metal building manufacturers and specialty building suppliers to integrate manufacturer requirements intothe architecturaldesign.

• Providetechnical leadership, mentoring, and daily guidance to architectural designers, BIM specialists, and drafting personnel.

• Aid inperforming detailed quality reviews(QA)of architectural drawings, BIM models, schedules, and construction documents prior to issuance.

• Provide architectural support during construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, evaluating field conditions, andassistingwith design clarifications.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Associate Degree in Architectural Technology, Architectural Drafting & Design Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Engineering Technology, ora relatedfield preferred.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering Technology, or related discipline is a plus.

• 15+ years of experience inindustrial,EPC projects.

• Experience supporting industrial, utility, power generation, manufacturing, infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center projects preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge offacility design, construction methods/documentation, safety/accessibility requirements, site/facility layouts, building codes, andpermittingprocesses.

• AdvancedproficiencywithRevit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with BIM coordination processes.

• Ability to review and coordinate multidiscipline design packages.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

• Ability to travel periodically for site visits, project meetings, and construction support activities.

• Ability to work in industrial and construction environments as needed.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation

• Weekly Pay

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.