Architectural Designer

STV Inc.; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 50,242 - 57,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

STV Inc. is looking for an Architectural Designer in Owings Mills, MD to join their Buildings Division. This role involves design production and close collaboration with architects and engineers. Candidates should have 3-5 years of architectural experience, strong skills in BIM, Revit, and design capabilities. STV offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a competitive compensation package including health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in architecture.
• Proficiency with BIM tools is required.
• Progress towards Architectural licensure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural drawings and assist with design work.
• Conduct site and construction inspections.
• Plan and coordinate the work of lower-level architects.

Skills

Architectural office experience

BIM 360 / Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Excellent design capabilities

Strong verbal and communication skills

Education

Professional Degree in Architecture

Tools

Enscape

Rhino 3D

Grasshopper

Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

STV is an international multidiscipline engineering/architectural consulting and construction management company performing over $300 million in revenue annually. Our award-winning portfolio within the Buildings Division includes engineering and architectural assignments within the Federal, Educational, Institutional, Justice and Environmental market sectors.STV currently is seeking an **Architectural Designer out of our Owings Mills, MD and Washington DC office** for our Buildings division. STV Architectural group specializes in the planning, organization, and development of buildings and facilities design.At STV, we not only take on top-notch projects, we also develop employee skills, recognize achievement, and offer opportunities for advancement. So, if you’re looking for a rewarding position working for an industry leader, then STV is the place for you.As an Architectural Designer with STV, you will enjoy outstanding opportunities for innovation, challenging design, and direct collaboration with project team members from architectural and engineering disciplines. This role emphasizes design, production, and delivery, with the ability to develop both professionally and personally.The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a solid technical foundation allowing them to work independently. STV’s culture promotes exposure to and interaction with multiple design disciplines and an opportunity for healthy work-life balance. The company is also supportive of employees’ professional goals, including licensure and involvement in local professional organizations.**Key Responsibilities:**The ideal candidate will have experience working with an architectural/engineering team in preparing documents for both new construction and renovations and preparing documents for building projects. The ideal candidate will:* Possess architectural office experience and assist with Architectural Design work from concept design through construction documentation for projects requiring interface and collaboration.* Prepare architectural drawings, utilizes a strong knowledge of building technology; and/or supervises their execution for all phases of a project.* Execute code analysis, material selections, and coordinates with specifications writer.* Conduct site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, and preparation of design reports.* Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage and assist the work of lower-level architects who assist with projects.**Essential Duties Include:*** Develop design details, plans and specifications.* Contribute new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.* Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.* Determine collectively with project management, the technical approach and design criteria for projects.* Ensure conformance with standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.**Requirements:*** Professional Degree in Architecture and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience.* Proficiency with BIM 360 / Revit and Microsoft Office Suite are required.* AutoCAD, Enscape, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite experience are a plus.* Excellent design capabilities and strong verbal and visual communication skills, along with a strong capacity for generating technical details that are constructible.* Progress towards Architectural licensure is very desirable.**This position is not eligible for sponsorship.**Compensation Range:$50,242.00 - $57,094.00**STV offers the following benefits** • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.Learn more at .