Technical Designer - Critical Facilities & Data Centers

Gensler; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) participation

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice seeks a talented Technical Designer to join the team in Seattle, focusing on high-tech, data centers, labs, and other complex critical facilities. You will translate sketches into 2D/3D models, develop design solutions, and drive projects from concept through build using Revit in a collaborative environment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate documentation, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to the project’s financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related design discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of related project experience, with growing responsibility and complexity.
• Critical Facilities project experience or strong interest required ; completed data center project experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Revit required ; familiarity with BIM 360, AutoCAD, and Enscape highly beneficial
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp
• Foundational knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and applicable building codes
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and parametric design tools such as Grasshopper is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required
• Portfolios should include at least one sustainability-focused project
• Candidates should be prepared to speak to built work aligned with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel , and/or Net Zero Building certification
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a developing ability to contribute to technical design, planning, and occupancy studies
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze relevant data to support technical design decisions
• Demonstrated ability to write clear design reports and project specifications
• Comfortable working on projects of small to moderate complexity while exercising sound judgment within defined procedures
• Actively building productive internal and external working relationships
• Receives routine supervision and guidance, while contributing independently to project decisions and demonstrating creative problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
• Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions
• Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks
• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships

Skills

5+ years of experience in project work

Revit proficiency

Strong collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related design discipline

Tools

BIM 360

AutoCAD

Enscape

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice seeks a talented Technical Designer to join the team in Seattle, focusing on high-tech, data centers, labs, and other complex critical facilities. You will translate sketches into 2D/3D models, develop design solutions, and drive projects from concept through build using Revit in a collaborative environment.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate documentation, resolve technical challenges, and contribute to the project’s financial