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Sargent & Lundy · 2 days ago

Senior Architect 2 - Nuclear

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$96K/yr - $148K/yr

7+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is an internationally recognized architectural and engineering firm specializing in nuclear power projects. The Senior Architect will work on challenging assignments involving the design and coordination of architectural elements for various industrial, commercial, and laboratory projects, focusing on power-related initiatives and collaborating with diverse clients.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on challenging assignments with an internationally recognized architectural/engineering firm that includes industrial, commercial and laboratory projects while focusing on power and power related projects, which include from time to time, first-of-a-kind projects with unique requirements

Projects include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of architectural and engineering issues for power plant projects, related administration and security facilities, industrial projects, laboratories, and commercial facilities

Projects include working with diverse clients including National Laboratories to implement designs that include emerging technologies and new carbon-free energy sources

Coordinate the architectural design with other disciplines, such as civil, structural, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, mechanical and plumbing

Develop and interpret the design basis criteria and work on architectural designs to meet the functional requirements of each project

Modify and adapt existing architectural design features to meet a variety of situations and emerging design trends

Present architectural design recommendations and proposals to staff and clients

Assist in the preparation of 3D electronic design models, preliminary and final construction documents and specification sections for buildings and equipment enclosures

Conduct code and life safety analysis for complex architectural designs and develop safety reference drawings in support of the analysis

Conduct energy code analysis so that the architectural drawings and details associated with the building envelope are consistent with or exceed the code requirements and utilize appropriate details to ensure an energy efficient building envelope

Review and coordinate vendor submittals for conformity with construction documents

Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge by way of S&L’s system of processes and associated 'Communities of Practice'

Provide guidance as a mentor to less experienced architects and architectural designers

Occasional travel is required

Qualification

AutoCADREVIT3D software modelingBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Life safety codesCommercial building designWillingness to learnMicroStationNCARB CertificationLEED CertificationTrimble TeklaBentley Open Buildings DesignerCollaborative workMentoring

Required

Professional BA (5 year) or MA in Architecture from an accredited program

A minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience in the development of commercial and industrial projects in 2D software such as AutoCAD and 3D software such as REVIT

Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT is required

Advanced 3D software modeling experience is required

Proficiency in MicroStation is a plus

Experience with alternative 3D software and Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a plus

A willingness to learn other 2D and 3D software platforms is a requirement and is dependent on client needs

Demonstrated experience utilizing building and life safety codes, such as IBC, IECC, NFPA, ADAAG, OSHA

Demonstrated experience utilizing materials and details used in commercial and industrial building designs

Experience working collaboratively with other disciplines and clients

Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others, including vendor documents, construction shop drawings and manufacturer drawings and data sheets