Architectural Engineer

Cherokee Federal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

EAP

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Architectural Engineer to provide full-spectrum installation engineering services for Air Force projects, with emphasis on renovation, space planning, and multidisciplinary design review. You will develop construction and repair requirements and support project planning by translating mission needs into technical criteria.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture and 5+ years of relevant experience, with preference for

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or another qualifying discipline that satisfies contract requirements.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience; five to ten years preferred.
• Experience with existing-facility renovation/repair, multidisciplinary design, federal/DoD facilities, and construction-phase services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural engineering and facility design support for Air Force projects with emphasis on renovation, space planning, and functional requirements.
• Translate customer and mission requirements into clear facility scopes and technical criteria.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, design analyses, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change requests.
• Evaluate accessibility, life-safety, code, constructability, maintainability, and coordination issues per applicable requirements.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, planning, and project-management personnel.

Skills

Architectural reading

Space planning

Design review

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering or Architecture

Tools

UFC

UFGS

Job description

Architectural Engineer

The Architectural Engineer is responsible for providing responsive, flexible full-spectrum installation engineering services. 802 CE's missions include facility investment planning, design and construction, operations support, real property management, energy support, environmental compliance and restoration, audit assertions, acquisition, and program management. The unit conducts its operations at more than 75 locations worldwide.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Architectural Engineer: Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides architectural engineering and facility design support for Air Force projects, with emphasis on existing-facility renovation, space and functional requirements, multidisciplinary design review, and development of construction and repair requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Architectural Design and Facility Planning
Develop and review architectural requirements, space layouts, functional relationships, building-envelope considerations, interior configurations, and facility repair/modernization concepts.
Support project planning and programming by translating customer and mission requirements into clear, executable facility scopes and technical criteria.
Assist with existing-facility assessments, site investigations, project prioritization, and development of FY27/future-year project packages.
Design Review and Construction Support
Review architectural drawings, specifications, design analyses, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change requests, and other technical deliverables.
Evaluate accessibility, life-safety, code, constructability, maintainability, and interdisciplinary coordination issues in accordance with applicable requirements.
Participate in design charrettes, comment-resolution meetings, QA/QC site visits, inspections, and construction coordination.
Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, planning, and project-management personnel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or another qualifying architecture/engineering discipline that satisfies the contract requirements is required. Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience is required; approximately five (5) to ten (10) years of architectural design, facility management, or construction project management experience is preferred.
Experience with existing-facility renovation/repair, multidisciplinary design, federal/DoD facilities, and construction-phase services is strongly preferred.
Architectural licensure or other relevant professional credential is desirable but not required unless otherwise specified by the employing entity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong ability to read, develop, and review architectural drawings, specifications, space plans, details, and technical requirements.
Working knowledge of UFC, UFGS, applicable building/life-safety/accessibility criteria, and federal facility project delivery.
Ability to integrate architectural requirements with structural and building-system disciplines and identify constructability or coordination issues.
Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSP, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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