Architectural Designer With Strong Revit Skills

Archinect; Village of Cold Spring (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid vacation

personal days

sick leave

holidays

health insurance

401(k)

financial assistance towards Passive +

Job summary

River Architects PLLC in Cold Spring, NY is seeking a full-time Architectural Designer with strong Revit skills to join our design-driven practice. An ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working on Construction Documents using Revit BIM software.

The candidate should know how to create and modify 3D BIM models and families with ease and understand what goes into compiling a set of Construction Documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience producing construction documents with Revit.
• Proficient in 3D BIM modeling and construction document sets.
• Passionate about Passive Building and Net Zero design principles.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from concept design through construction
• Develop and maintain 3D BIM models and construction documents using Revit
• Assist with architectural detailing, drafting, and coordination
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal project teams
• Prepare presentation materials and design studies
• Research materials, products, and building systems
• Assist with permit and contract document preparation and delivery
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with project architects and managers
• Participate in construction site visits
• Explore and support integration of new technologies and sustainable design strategies

Skills

Revit proficiency

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Strong portfolio

Communication skills

Environmental awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

MS Office

Rhino

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Bluebeam

Enscape

Grasshopper

WUFI Passive

Job description

Location: Cold Spring, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-Person (Work-from-home Fridays)

Salary Range: $55,000–$72,000, commensurate with experience and Revit skills assessment

River Architects PLLC is a design-driven architecture firm based in Cold Spring, NY. Our work is rooted in LEED, Passive Building, Net Zero, and Living Building Challenge principles, with a strong focus on environmental responsibility, craft, and performance-driven design.

We are seeking a full-time Architectural Designer with strong Revit skills to join our team. An ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working on Construction Documents using Revit BIM software. The candidate should know how to create and modify 3D BIM models and families with ease and understand what goes into compiling a set of Construction Documents. The candidate must be proactive, resourceful, effective, self-motivated, highly organized, detail oriented, and disciplined. This role is ideal for a technically proficient designer who is eager to grow, contribute meaningfully across all project phases, and develop long-term within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support projects across all phases, from concept design through construction
• Develop and maintain 3D BIM models and construction documents using Revit
• Assist with architectural detailing, drafting, and coordination
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and internal project teams
• Prepare presentation materials and design studies
• Research materials, products, and building systems
• Assist with permit and contract document preparation and delivery
• Attend project meetings and collaborate closely with project architects and managers
• Participate in construction site visits
• Explore and support the integration of new technologies and sustainable design strategies

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• A professional degree in architecture (BArch preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in producing construction documents using Revit
• Architectural detailing and technical skills
• High interest in Passive Building and Net Zero design principles
• Strong sense of environmental responsibility
• High-caliber design portfolio
• Sharp communication skills
• High proficiency in Revit 2024~25, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup and MS Office software
• Experience with Rhino, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Enscape, Grasshopper & WUFI Passive experience a plus
• Ability to work with teams as well as work independently and stay focused on given tasks
• Great work ethic and sense of responsibility and accountability
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills and be respectful to others

Benefits

• paid vacation
• personal days
• sick leave
• holidays
• health insurance
• 401(k)
• financial assistance towards Passive Building training expenses

We are committed to fostering a positive, healthy, and inclusive workplace. We value diversity of experience, background, and perspective, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Learn more about our work at: www.riverarchitects.com