Technical Designer - Mid Level

Gensler; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design firm is looking for a talented Technical Designer to join their dynamic team in San Diego. This role offers the opportunity to blend creativity with technical expertise, collaborating with architects and designers to create functional and beautiful spaces. You'll leverage your Revit skills to drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring top-notch quality and design intent. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to work-life balance, this firm fosters a culture of collaboration and growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a positive impact through design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional License Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Technical Designer or Architect.
• Highly proficient in Revit and familiar with building codes.
• Experience in construction document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver project solutions.
• Direct production of drawings and specifications.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Building Codes Knowledge

Construction Document Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Your Role

Gensler San Diego is looking for a talented, technically focused Technical Designer seeking an opportunity to take their career to the next step and grow within our firm. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing foreveryone.

As a Technical Designer - Mid Level in our San Diego office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. It's your job to collaborate with a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging. You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team.

What You Will Do

• 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

• Utilize hand and 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts

• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality

• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs

• 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

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program

• 4+ years of post-graduation related experience as a Technical Designer, or Architect

• Highly proficient with Revit

• Working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development

• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

• Collaborative and team-conscious

• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery

• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software

• State licensure or LEED accreditation (or in process) a plus

• Must include resume and work samples to be considered.

Applicants without samples will not qualify for consideration.

**The base salary will be estimated between $70,000 - $80,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

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 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.