Hybrid Architectural Designer III — PreK-12 Education

HED; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HED Architectural Designer III is a mid-level technical architect role joining our PreK–12 Education practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles offices. You will assist project teams from early design through construction under supervision, growing autonomy as you develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate brings experience delivering California PreK-12 facilities and a solid understanding of DSA requirements, with a passion for sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and licensure or in the process of licensure required.
• LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in the A/E industry required.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Demonstrated experience delivering California PreK-12 educational facilities projects required.
• Strong working knowledge of DSA procedures, California Building Code, California Accessibility Code, and educational facility design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and coordination of the architectural scope of work, including development and maintenance of the Discipline Work Plan (DWP) in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Produce and manage coordinated construction documents that meet firm quality standards, technical accuracy, and code compliance in accordance with the HED Design Process.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants to ensure technical alignment, design integrity, and consistency across all disciplines.
• Support code interpretation and regulatory compliance and coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) for permitting and approvals.
• Conduct material, product, and building systems research to inform detailing and specification development.
• Oversee construction administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and field reports, under supervision of senior technical leadership.
• May serves as Architect of Record for projects as determined by project leadership, and sign/seal documents as appropriate.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior team members and support development of technical standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

HED Architectural Designer III is a mid-level technical architect role joining our PreK–12 Education practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles offices. You will assist project teams from early design through construction under supervision, growing autonomy as you develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate brings experience delivering California PreK-12 facilities and a solid understanding of DSA requirements, with a passion for sustainable