Project Architect/Designer

Su Development; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Performance Bonuses

Paid Holidays – 10 Days Annually

Paid Time Off – Starting at 3 Weeks/Ya

Paid Life Insurance - $ 100,000

Job summary

Su Development is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented architectural engineer with a strong background in concrete and steel construction detailing to join our design-build team. You will contribute hands-on development and produce shop drawings for production, coordinating with consultants and trades in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Architectural Engineering, and expertise in Revit, SketchUp, and the Adobe suite.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in architectural or construction fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering required.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Building systems and materials, especially aluminum and glass.
• Exterior cladding system (window wall/ metal panels) and building envelope design.
• Manufactural aspects and tooling.
• Expertise in building codes and regulatory standards.
• Over 8 years of proficiency in Revit, with portfolio in construction documents.
• Expertise in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, and both hand and digital sketching and rendering techniques.
• Exceptional design sensibility, blending creative thinking with robust technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create shop drawings for production and coordination.
• Collaborate with consultants and trades in a fast-paced setting.
• Develop detailed design and construction detailing from concept to completion.

Skills

Architectural engineering

Communication skills

Organization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Bluebeam

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1981, Su Development is a fully integrated design-build firm based in the Puget Sound region. As a self-reliant company, we serve as owner, developer, architect, general contractor, and property manager for our projects, enabling complete control over every stage of development. Our \"master builder\" approach fosters seamless collaboration between our in-house design and construction teams, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a unified vision from concept through completion. We are committed to transform urban development through the creation of architecturally innovative, community-focused projects that embody simplicity in design and construction.

Over the past four decades, Su Development has successfully delivered six high-rise residential towers in downtown Bellevue, as well as a twin-tower residential community in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood. In addition, we are currently advancing a new mixed-use development in downtown Bellevue through the entitlement process, further expanding our portfolio of transformative urban projects.

Links to our recent projects,

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3dvjr7c2xblkykho5cd4r/Su-Development-Project-Images-2004-2026.pdf?rlkey=9hx2mfnwtxm7o4nru3yg128b2&dl=0

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong background in architectural engineering, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a hands‑on approach to design and construction detailing. Excellent verbal, graphic, technical, and written communication skills are crucial. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of concrete and steel construction methods and detailing, gained through both education and practical experience. The applicant must also demonstrate strong organizational skills, the capability to both give and receive direction effectively, and engage seamlessly with consultants and construction trades in a fast-paced setting. Experience in creating shop drawings for production will be highly valued

Qualification

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in architectural or construction fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering required
• Strong understanding of,
• structural engineering principles
• building systems and materials, especially aluminum and glass
• exterior cladding system (window wall/ metal panels) and building envelope design
• manufactural aspects and tooling
• Expertise in building codes and regulatory standards.
• Over 8 years of proficiency in Revit, with a strong portfolio in construction documents and a preference for multi-family/mixed-use projects.
• Expertise in Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite, and both hand and digital sketching and rendering techniques.
• Exceptional design sensibility, blending creative thinking with robust technical knowledge. Valued experience in conceptual design across various scales, from detailed components to comprehensive planning.

• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Paid Holidays – 10 Days Annually
• Paid Time Off – Starting at 3 Weeks/Year
• Paid Life Insurance - $ 100,000 Coverage

Experience:

• Revit: 5 years (Preferred)
• Sketchup: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)

Base Salary Range

$90,000 – 120,000, based on experiences.