Junior Architect

RWE Design Build; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

RWE Design Build is seeking a motivated Junior Architect with 2–5 years of professional experience to join our team. This role focuses on architectural design, documentation, Revit proficiency, and contributing to healthcare, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects.

You will assist the Design Lead, develop conceptual plans, prepare permit sets, coordinate with consultants, and produce construction documents while applying codes and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 2–5 years of professional architectural experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit.
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating drawing sets.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Lead in developing conceptual plans based on client goals, budget, and site conditions.
• Perform initial building and zoning code reviews.
• Research jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes.
• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design ideas.
• Coordinate with consultants and assist in preparing client deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Utilize Revit to produce and coordinate project drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and internal project teams.
• Participate in design development meetings and client coordination.
• Apply local building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Prepare permit and construction document sets with guidance from senior architects.
• Gain experience with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, interior designers, and contractors.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

RWE software systems

Job description

RWE Planning + Design is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architect with 2–5 years of professional experience to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in architectural design, documentation, and Revit who is eager to continue growing professionally while contributing to a variety of healthcare, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects.

Responsibilities

Conceptual Design & Planning

• Assist the Design Lead in developing conceptual plans based on client goals, budget, and site conditions
• Perform initial building and zoning code reviews
• Research jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes
• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design ideas
• Coordinate with consultants and assist in preparing client deliverables

Space Planning & Technical Design

• Participate in space planning focused on functionality, accessibility, and workflow
• Develop and coordinate floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details
• Utilize Revit to produce and coordinate project drawings
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and internal project teams
• Participate in design development meetings and client coordination
• Apply local building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards
• Prepare permit and construction document sets with guidance from senior architects
• Gain experience with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction coordination
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, interior designers, and contractors
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• Utilize RWE software systems for project workflow, scheduling, and meeting documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• 2-5 years of professional architectural experience required
• Strong working knowledge of Revit required
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating drawing sets
• Basic understanding of building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Desire to pursue (or continue pursuing) architectural licensure
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• 401k with company match
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays

RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.