Architectural Designer II - Hybrid, PreK-12 Projects

HED; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking an Architectural Designer II to join our PreK-12 Education practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles. You will support project teams from early design to construction under supervision, mentoring junior staff and applying Revit workflows to deliver high-quality educational environments.

You will collaborate with engineers and consultants, contribute to code research, and participate in project meetings across market sectors while growing technical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree required.
• Licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in A/E industry required.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.
• Experience with PreK-12 projects, including working knowledge of the Division of State Architect (DSA) required.
• Familiarity with and experience navigating building codes.
• LEED Accredited or other sustainability credential preferred.
• A fundamental understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possess the desire to learn how to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, Concept Board preferred.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• A commitment to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A desire to use critical thinking skills for growth and positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Architect to ensure design and technical quality.
• Collaborate with engineers, and other consultants using Revizto.
• Support the delivery of professional services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines.
• Assist the Project Architect with directing staff and developing strategies for project delivery.
• Understand the design intent and communicate it through documentation with limited direction.
• Assist with required code research for project assignments.
• Assist with material and product research as required for project development.
• Participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule.
• Coordinate with project team disciplines as needed by the project.
• Perform submittal reviews as assigned during bidding and construction administration.
• Participate and assist in managing technical reviews in Revizto through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance.
• Manages tasks on Concept board and fluent in the project progress.
• Assist with the development of Discipline work plans.
• Ability to assist with Project Architect’s responsibilities for short periods of time.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Architect, Project Manager, or Architecture Practice Leader.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Revizto

Rhino

Bluebeam

Concept Board

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HED is seeking an Architectural Designer II to join our PreK-12 Education practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles. You will support project teams from early design to construction under supervision, mentoring junior staff and applying Revit workflows to deliver high-quality educational environments.

You will collaborate with engineers and consultants, contribute to code research, and participate in project meetings across market sectors while growing technical and