Architectural Designer

Wasson Enterprise; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering, a design-forward firm within Clayco, seeks an Architectural Designer to contribute to diverse design projects across disciplines. You will work collaboratively across LJC and Clayco teams to deliver integrated solutions from concept through construction documents.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, strong AutoCAD/Revit capabilities, and excellent communication and presentation skills, with a passion for thoughtful urban design and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrable experience in architectural design.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Revit, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of graphical explanations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from design concept to final deliverables with high quality.
• Analyze data sets and develop design and urban planning concepts; create presentations.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary design team and client liaison.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Design thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

3D Modeling

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and analysis to support our diverse and innovative Design practice. This position is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality.
• Able to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations.
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison.
• Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design, and site design for a variety of project types and scales.
• Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities.
• Represents LJC in the community and at civic events.
• Familiarity with public engagement tools and processes.
• Applies planning knowledge and practice.
• Develops intentional civic and public engagement tools and processes.
• Practices LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant, demonstrable experience.
• Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to graphically explain ideas.
• Competent presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.