Architectural Designer

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy. We’re one global team – over 50,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Architectural Designer to be based in our New York Metro office. 

This position is expected to begin in September 2023.

The Architectural Designer will be responsible for the following items: 

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Preparing specifications, reports and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets. 
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• Work on a multi-disciplinary team with architects and engineers delivering all phases of exciting architectural projects in a variety of markets.
• Work with the design architect in creating schematic designs and presentations.
• Work with the project architect in creating contract documents.
• Participate in fieldwork and construction administration services.
• Use current software platforms (including Revit) to develop contract documents, 3D models and presentations.
• Prepare documentation regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
• Coordinate documentation with other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain conformance with building standards, established architectural practices, and applicable building codes.
• Work under supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Architecture or equivalent or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize tasks daily.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent 2D and 3D visual / graphic & design skills.
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, VRAY, Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Suite, and Rhino

Additional Information

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position. 
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The