Associate Architect

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 109654 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black and Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black and Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

• Be responsible for architectural building design and detailing under the direction of a licensed architect.  
• Be mentored in how to apply building codes and design standards to our specific building types.  
• If the candidate is not already experienced in specifications, they will be mentored in specification writing.  
• The architect will be exposed to all aspects of professional practice including construction phase services.  
• Once experienced, the architect will have the opportunity to lead architectural effort on projects. 

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Construction Activities 
• Proposal and conceptual design graphics.  
• Detailed Design: Coordinating the creation of drawings and specifications with other disciplines. 
• Construction Phase Services: Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, etc. 
• Building types regularly included on our projects include: Administrative, Laboratory, Chemical Storage, Pump Stations, Power Generation, Substations, Data Centers, Food Processing/Storage, and other industrial type structures.  
• Code Reviews - Facility review for building code compliance 
• Sustainable Design/LEED - Application of sustainable strategies 

Preferred Qualifications

• Revit  
• AutoCAD 
• SketchUp  
• Excel 
• PowerPoint  
• Sketching ability 
• Detailing 
• Knowledge of varied construction materials 
• Shop drawing review experience 
• Field experience 
• Knowledge of the International Building Code 
• Knowledge of the International Fire Code 
• Microsoft Office Suite 

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture from an NAAB or a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Typically a minimum of 1 year related work experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Additionally this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our offices located across the U.S; click the link to see a full list of  U.S.