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Gensler · 6 days ago

Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $92K/yr

5+ years exp

Gensler is a leading architecture firm specializing in critical facilities, and they are seeking a talented Technical Designer to join their team. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative design solutions for high-tech architecture projects, particularly data centers and other complex critical facilities.

ArchitectureCollaborative ConsumptionConsultingProduct DesignReal EstateSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

RevitCritical Facilities experienceBIM 360Adobe Creative SuiteBuilding codes knowledgeAnalytical skillsClient relationship buildingOrganizational skillsCreative problem-solving

Required

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

Strong proficiency in Revit required

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp

Foundational knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and applicable building codes

Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required

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

Preferred

Completed data center project experience preferred

Familiarity with BIM 360, AutoCAD, and Enscape highly beneficial

Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows and parametric design tools such as Grasshopper is a plus

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401k

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Twice annual bonus opportunities

Company

Gensler

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Gensler is a collaborative design firm that has capabilities in design and architecture across 31 practices.

Founded in 1965

San Francisco, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gensler.com

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