Emerging Architect — Graduate Program for Licensure

HDJ Architects / Engineers; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Mentorship and career development

Diverse project portfolio across the U

Job summary

HDJ Architects / Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks graduates for its Graduate of Architecture Program. You will assist in designing and developing architectural solutions, support construction documents, and coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients.

You will work with BIM tools, participate in project communications, site observations, and code reviews while learning construction administration under seasoned professionals who are committed to your licensure path and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program.
• Entry-level professional on the path to architectural licensure.
• Passion for architecture, design excellence, and lifelong learning.
• Interest in architectural design, construction documentation, building systems, codes, and project coordination.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design software preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, curiosity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of architectural solutions that meet client goals and project requirements.
• Support the preparation of construction documents while developing knowledge of building systems, materials, and detailing.
• Participate in project coordination with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Create drawings, BIM models, presentations, and visualization materials using design and office software.
• Assist with project communications including meeting notes, RFIs, addenda, bulletins, field directives, and other correspondence.
• Support field investigations, site observations, measuring, and record drawing development.
• Participate in code research and regulatory review.
• Contribute to scheduling, project documentation, and coordination efforts.
• Learn construction administration through submittal review, site observation, and project documentation.
• Work directly with experienced architects who are invested in helping you grow.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Strong visual communication

Ability to collaborate

Excellent organization

Follow-through

Curiosity

Initiative

Passion for architecture

Lifelong learning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

HDJ Architects / Engineers in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks graduates for its Graduate of Architecture Program. You will assist in designing and developing architectural solutions, support construction documents, and coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and clients.

You will work with BIM tools, participate in project communications, site observations, and code reviews while learning construction administration under seasoned professionals who are committed to your licensure path and