Architectural Staff I — Design, Docs & Permitting

Archinect; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel+Spark, based in Phoenix, seeks an Architectural Staff Level I with 2+ years of professional experience and a professional degree in architecture. You will work with senior architects across design through construction documentation, permitting, and coordination with engineering and construction teams.

You are a strong designer, technically skilled, organized, and ready to contribute on multiple projects, developing practical, well-coordinated architectural solutions in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional architectural experience.
• Professional degree in architecture.
• Strong understanding of conventional architectural design and construction practices.
• Experience producing architectural construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform architectural assignments for projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Develop architectural designs, layouts, plans, sections, elevations, details, shop drawings and other project documentation.
• Assist with projects from conceptual design through construction documents, permitting, and construction.
• Perform design, planning, programming, and occupancy analyses.
• Prepare and develop limited design layouts and studies.
• Research and apply applicable building codes, zoning requirements, accessibility standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare code analysis documentation and assist in responding to AHJ and municipal plan-review comments.
• Prepare and coordinate architectural construction-document sets.
• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and other consultants.
• Review consultant drawings for conflicts, coordination issues, and completeness.
• Prepare project specifications and compile and analyze relevant project information.
• Write technical reports, narratives, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Review completed reports, plans, estimates, specifications, and calculations for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with permit applications, plan-review responses, and coordination with local jurisdictions.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.
• Track project deliverables, deadlines, design decisions, and outstanding coordination items.
• Perform field observations and assist with construction administration as required.
• Work directly with Steel+Spark's manufacturing and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, coordinated, and buildable.
• Support senior architects and project managers while taking ownership of assigned portions of projects.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

3D Modeling

Communication

Time management

Education

Professional degree in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

Steel+Spark, based in Phoenix, seeks an Architectural Staff Level I with 2+ years of professional experience and a professional degree in architecture. You will work with senior architects across design through construction documentation, permitting, and coordination with engineering and construction teams.

You are a strong designer, technically skilled, organized, and ready to contribute on multiple projects, developing practical, well-coordinated architectural solutions in a collaborative