Junior Architect - Retail

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Junior Architect to join the Retail team in New York. The role involves supporting the project team, developing sketches, CAD modelling, and producing design and construction documents under supervision.

Candidates should have the minimum bachelor’s degree and 1+ year of related experience, with proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and 3D tools. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities to grow within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification.
• 1+ year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools.
• Works under close supervision and seeks guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support project team with developing professional skills.
• CAD modelling, drafting, sketches, presentations, and design documents.
• Work on multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using resources effectively.
• Interact with clients and consultants from concept to construction.
• Contribute to studio culture and collaborative processes.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Revit

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Grasshopper

3D Visualization Tools

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Junior Architect to join our Retail team in New York. Exhibits basic introductory competence in a range of areas. Performs defined assignments and shows an interest and dedication in acquiring new skills and responsibilities. Uses established practices and procedures to complete assignments with instruction and direct supervision and may be able to work independently when suitable. Over time anticipates job expectations and contributes to design solutions. A student of and contributor to the firm's culture.

Role accountabilities:

• Primary role is to support the project team using a wide range of developing professional skills. Duties and tasks are likely to be varied but may also be basic and repetitive as project demands require. Will be self-motivated and focused and will refer all issues to higher levels for guidance. Develops a growing understanding of the requirements to complete the project through all required phases.
• Duties may include CAD modelling and drafting, developing sketches, conducting research and data collection, preparing presentations and reports, and general preparation and production of design and construction documents. Revises and updates presentations, CAD models, drawings as requested by others.
• Can be expected to work on multiple projects, providing concepts and techniques in ways that may explore new ways of achieving design solutions, completing tasks to deadlines and effectively utilizing resources to address project requirements.
• Interacts with clients and consultants and participates on project development from concept through to construction and presents ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Performs work in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of and an appreciation for the firm’s cultural norms, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth. Becomes skilled at participating in a collaborative environment and an open communication process that shares information and best practices. Contributes enthusiastically to studio culture.
• Growing familiarity with the firm’s basic accounting principles, project budgets and fees. Understands the financial implications of overhead and chargeable time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent certification. Actively working toward relevant Green Building certification.
• 1+ year of related experience. Range of relevant project type experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications, visualization and communication tools commonly used within own applicable discipline, such as Revit, AutoCAD, 3D tools, and Creative Suite or equivalent. Additional software knowledge in programs such as Grasshopper, Rhino or 3D VR tools can provide an advantage.
• Works under close supervision. Responsible for review and quality control of own work, and all work is subject to regular review and final approval. Receives specific and detailed instructions regarding required tasks and expected results.
• Works with senior staff to articulate and develop initial ideas into working concepts. Actively participates in design reviews and charrettes.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.