Technical Designer — Critical Facilities for Data Centers

Gensler; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Well-being programs

401k & profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler’s Washington, DC office is expanding its Critical Facilities Practice and seeks a technically proficient architect to lead this area. The role emphasizes producing construction docs, coordinating with teams, and ensuring design intent through delivery.

You will work with a creative, collaborative team on labs, data centers, command centers, and other high-tech spaces, contributing to design excellence and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 5-10 years of professional experience (incl. at least 1 year in Critical Facilities).
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area.
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation.
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project.
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction.
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Construction documentation

Team collaboration

Sustainability focus

RA pursuit (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Gensler’s Washington, DC office is expanding its Critical Facilities Practice and seeks a technically proficient architect to lead this area. The role emphasizes producing construction docs, coordinating with teams, and ensuring design intent through delivery.

You will work with a creative, collaborative team on labs, data centers, command centers, and other high-tech spaces, contributing to design excellence and sustainable practices.