Architecture Designer II

AECOM; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is hiring an Architect Designer II for the Arlington, VA Buildings + Places practice. The role involves preparing designs, renderings, and drawings across all design phases, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and presenting client-focused solutions.

Minimum requirements include a BA/BS in Architecture and 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite, and U.S. citizenship. Relocation is not provided, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Architecture plus two (2+) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Prepare designs, renderings, sketches, diagrams, schematic and working drawings to illustrate design solutions.
• Assist in preparing specifications, reports, and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing contract drawings during all design phases.
• Working closely with a Senior Architect / Project Manager, independently preparing and presenting client focused design solutions to project team members.
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

Skills

Architectural design

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Excel

PowerPoint

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is hiring an Architect Designer II for our Arlington, Va / Washington DC Buildings + Places practice.

The Architectural Designer will be responsible for the following items:

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations


• Prepare designs, renderings, sketches, diagrams, schematic and working drawings to illustrate design solutions


• Assist in preparing specifications, reports, and related data tables


• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups


• Preparing contract drawings during all design phases
  
• Working closely with a Senior Architect / Project Manager, independently preparing and presenting client focused design solutions to project team members


• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project


• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

AECOM’s Buildings + Places

practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Architecture plus two (2+) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.


• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper.


• Experience working on all phases of Architectural projects.


• The candidate should be actively pursuing licensure.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• LEED Accreditation or actively pursuing accreditation is a plus.


• Excellent verbal and written Minimum communication skills.

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.


• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.