Entry Level Architectural Designer at Gannett Fleming in US-PA-State College

Job description

• GFT is seeking an Entry Level Architectural Designer to join our Buildings & Places group in State College, PA ! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office location.

Responsibilities

• The Entry Level Architectural Designer will support architectural teams and fully commit to multi-disciplined design efforts. You will work on projects for a variety of public and institutional clients, with a particular emphasis on higher education environment.
• In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Prepares project documents including but not limited to plans, details, and initial set up work on projects.
• Gathers and records information such as product information and cut sheets to be used for cost estimating and specifications.
• Supports efforts for studies and reports and assists with preparation of technical reports or sections of reports.
• Assists with sheet set up on project drawings, drawing schedules, plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications.
• Assists in reviewing and implementing redline markups on drawings and finalizing project work.
• Prepares 3D imaging using proprietary software for client and in-house presentations as directed by supervisor.
• Learns basic code evaluation procedure and information gathering requirements for review with supervisor.
• Performs other project work assigned by supervisor during construction including but not limited to: submittal tasks, RFI’s, supplemental work including sketches, or submittal review process.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 0-3 years of experience in architectural design or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in architectural design through applied experiences such as: academic projects, internships, or past work experiences.
• Proficient in Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design and technical documentation.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to be on path for licensure as architect in the state of residence .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work proactively and as a member of a team.
• Must be dynamic, creative, and detail oriented.
• Experience working with Enscape, Rhino, SketchUp, Lumion or related 3D modeling software.

Skills

Required

• Revit
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Enscape
• Rhino
• SketchUp
• Lumion

Benefits

• • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• The salary range for this role is $65,000-$80,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.