Senior Architect - Lab & Research Facility Design

Valdes Architecture & Engineering; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an Architect to lead planning and design for industrial, laboratory, and office projects. You will develop planning, contract, and specification documents for new buildings and renovations, using BIM and visualization tools to create renderings and construction documents.

The role requires space planning, design for lab and educational environments, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and rendering programs.
• Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois.
• NCARB Certification is a plus.
• LEED AP Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural design and construction document production for diverse projects.
• Prepare plans, contracts, and specifications.
• Generate 3D renderings using Revit, Rhino 3D, and other tools.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards (IBC, ADA).
• Coordinate with all design disciplines and outside consultants.
• Support business development activities and client proposals.

Skills

Space planning

Conceptual design

Construction documentation

Education

Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Rendering software

Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an Architect to lead planning and design for industrial, laboratory, and office projects. You will develop planning, contract, and specification documents for new buildings and renovations, using BIM and visualization tools to create renderings and construction documents.

The role requires space planning, design for lab and educational environments, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams.