Technical Designer - Data Centers & Critical Facilities

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

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer for its Critical Facilities practice in Seattle to advance data center and high-technology facilities design from concept through documentation. You will translate architect sketches into realized 2D/3D models and drawings, leveraging Revit to drive project delivery with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes sustainability, coordinating with MEP, structural, lighting, and other consultants, and contributing to design reports and project specs while

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 Building Information Modeling (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
• Process/address - RFIS. Submittals, and/substitution requests during construction
• 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

Revit

BIM workflows

Grasshopper

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration

Sustainability focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related design

Tools

BIM 360

AutoCAD

Enscape

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Technical Designer for its Critical Facilities practice in Seattle to advance data center and high-technology facilities design from concept through documentation. You will translate architect sketches into realized 2D/3D models and drawings, leveraging Revit to drive project delivery with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes sustainability, coordinating with MEP, structural, lighting, and other consultants, and contributing to design reports and project specs while