Technical Designer - Government and Defense

Gensler; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Annual bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in San Diego, CA, seeks a Technical Designer to merge creativity with technical know-how and to lead project delivery while guiding client relationships.

The role requires a professional architecture degree, Revit proficiency, and 7–15 years of experience across building typologies. Licensure is preferred, and the position offers a competitive six-figure salary with bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional degree in Architecture.
• Revit experience is required.
• Licensure is preferred.
• 7–15 years of architectural experience across multiple building typologies.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership of large consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects from programming to documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, fabricators, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage client, team, and project coordination with engineers and consultants.
• Support communications among project team, clients, vendors, and officials.
• Provide design support during concept development and execution.
• Lead coordination with planning departments for permit submissions and approvals.
• Oversee bid processes and evaluate contractor proposals with clients.
• Manage construction administration including site visits and RFIs.
• Drive project progress through punch lists and closeout documentation.

Skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Team leadership

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure

Tools

Revit

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Date: 09-24-2026

Job ID: 9116

Time Type: Full-Time

Areas of Expertise: Government + Defense

Job Category: Architecture

Locations

San Diego, CA, US

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help deliver outstanding project work for our clients. You have developed communication and team-building skills which have prepared you to lead project delivery. In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your existing strengths in design and technical coordination while directly leading client relationships.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate on design projects including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, designdevelopmentand documentation
• Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Manage client,teamand project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building andpermittingofficials
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• Lead coordination with building and planning departments tofacilitate permitsubmissions, respond to plan check comments, and secure approvals
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained
• Drive project progress through punch list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery

Your Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio
• Licensure preferred
• At least 7-15 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale.
• Revit experiencerequired
• LEED accreditation and experience preferred
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents

*Compensation is based upon applicable experience and estimated range is $90,000 - $125,000 annually + bonuses + benefits.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests. We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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