Technical Designer

WATG and Wimberly Interiors; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural design firm in Atlantic City is seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the design team in selecting materials, drafting construction documents, and ensuring building code compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent experience, at least 10 years working on small to mid-size projects, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This role is crucial in contributing to project delivery and client care.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in small to mid-size architectural projects.
• Architectural license preferred.
• Knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction documents.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural drafting support on all phases of a project.
• Assures efficient preparation of detailed drawings.
• Interprets directions from project leaders into completed documents.

Skills

Technical skills (AutoCAD, Revit)

Organizational skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

WATG is hiring a Technical Designer for our office in Atlantic City.

Role

The Technical Designer is part of the design team from the beginning and assists in selecting materials and systems, design resolution of details, specification writing, building code compliance, and quality-control review of documents. The Technical Designer supports the preparation of working drawings and construction documents. The position requires experience in design development, architectural CAD and drafting, and detailing of small to mid-size projects. The Technical Designer is highly organized and collaborative and contributes to project design and delivery, and client care.

Responsibilities

• Provides architectural drafting support on all phases of a project.
• Assures efficient preparation of detailed drawings through schematic design and design development to construction document phases on assigned projects.
• Interprets verbal and written directions from project leaders into professionally completed documents or products.
• Understands and applies technical standards to drafting assignments.
• Completes working drawings, design sketches, presentation drawings, shop drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other computer-generated or drafted documents from prepared drawings as required by the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent work experience.
• Architectural license preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in small to mid-size architectural projects.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of architectural detailing, building materials, building codes, and construction documents.
• Sketching skills required.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.