Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Architect

Architectural DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKenosha, WI, USA$100k - $145k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An architecture degree from an accredited U.S. architectural program is required.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM 360 is required.
Must be licensed as an architect in Illinois.
Familiarity with code requirements for spaces in industrial settings is required.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and design varied building projects for industrial clients, including code searches for general and hazardous areas; design and plan new buildings and renovations of existing buildings, laboratories, offices, and research and production spaces.
Produce construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
Provide architectural design, construction document preparation, and comprehensive construction administration for industrial projects as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm.
Recommend best-value designs that meet client requirements for intended use, operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety in an industrial setting.
Provide conceptual design planning to help clients understand the implications of proposed plant renovations using AutoCAD and Revit.
Generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings using 3D software such as Revit.
Apply working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IBC, NFPA, and ADA.
Develop designs and produce drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects.
Coordinate with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project.
Perform specialized investigations, such as verifying existing conditions, and participate in comparisons of building system alternatives.
Apply architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects.
Assist, as needed, in reviewing technical evaluations of construction bids received from contractors.
Participate occasionally in business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQs, and presentations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with building design in market types other than industrial projects.
NCARB Certification.
LEED AP Accreditation.

Salary Range: 100000 to 145000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Architect is responsible for the planning and design of a variety of building projects for industrial clients. Project types include code searches (general & for hazardous areas), design and planning of new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings, laboratories, offices, and research & production spaces. Responsibilities for this position also include production of construction documents (drawings & specifications). Required skills include an in depth understanding of codes for hazardous areas in industrial settings along with space planning & design for industrial spaces. This position provides technical knowledge in the architectural discipline and assists colleagues in solving complex design problems through state-of-the-art technology such as Building Information Modeling (Revit) and other visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino 3D, 3DS Max, etc.

Responsibilities

3-20 years of experience providing architectural design and construction document preparation and comprehensive construction administration as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm for Industrial projects at a minimum. Experience with building design in other market types is a plus

Ability to recommend best value design which meets client requirements for intended use as well as operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety in an industrial setting

Able to provide conceptual design planning to help clients understand the implications of proposed plant renovations through use of AutoCad/Revit

Able to generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings utilizing 3D software (Revit, others)

Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ADA, etc.)

Develops designs and produces drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects

Able to work with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project

Performs specialized investigations such as existing conditions verification and participates in comparisons of building system alternatives

Applies architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects

May assist in the review of the technical evaluation of construction bids received from contractors

May participate, from time to time, in support of business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQs, and presentations

Qualifications

Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM 360 required

Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois

Familiarity with code requirements for spaces in Industrial settings.

NCARB Certification is a plus

LEED AP Accreditation is a plus

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

About the Company

Valdes Architecture and Engineering

Provides engineering and project management services

Valdes Architecture & Engineering delivers expert engineering and project management services across various sectors, excelling in process simulation, instrumentation and controls, project management, procurement services, and construction management. They maintain a focus on delivering high-quality and precise solutions that cater to a wide range of industrial needs.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: York Township, Illinois
Founded: 1992

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