Hybrid Entry-Level Architectural Designer for Educational Projects

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

401(k) savings plan

Generous PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT seeks an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join the Buildings & Places group in State College, PA. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular office attendance, supporting multi-disciplinary design for public and institutional clients, including higher education projects.

You will work on documents, gather data, perform 3D imaging, and assist in reviews as part of a collaborative team. The position targets 0–3 years of experience and offers growth toward architectural licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 0-3 years of experience in architectural design or related field.
• Proficient in Revit and BIM for design and documentation.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Path for architectural licensure in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project documents including plans, details, and setup work.
• Gather product information and cut sheets for cost estimates and specs.
• Assist with studies, reports, and technical writing.
• Assist with sheet setup on drawings, schedules, plans, elevations, sections, details, specs.
• Incorporate redline markups and finalize project work.
• Create 3D imaging using proprietary software for presentations.
• Learn basic code evaluation procedures for review with supervisor.
• Support construction-phase tasks such as submittals and RFIs.

Skills

Revit

BIM

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Architecture

Tools

Enscape

Rhino

SketchUp

Lumion

Job description

GFT seeks an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join the Buildings & Places group in State College, PA. The role follows a hybrid work model with regular office attendance, supporting multi-disciplinary design for public and institutional clients, including higher education projects.

You will work on documents, gather data, perform 3D imaging, and assist in reviews as part of a collaborative team. The position targets 0–3 years of experience and offers growth toward architectural licensure.