Emerging Project Architect

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Project Architect III to join our Columbus, Ohio office. This role is ideal for an architect who is continuing to build their technical and design skills and is excited to work in a collaborative, studio-based environment.

You will work alongside experienced architects, designers, and engineers on a variety of projects, supporting the team through design, documentation, and construction phases. This position offers hands-on project experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow within AECOM’s architecture practice.

What You’ll Do:

• Support project teams through all phases of design and documentation

• Assist with developing drawings, models, and presentations

• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines under the guidance of senior staff

• Help incorporate design ideas and technical requirements into project deliverables

• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and client presentations

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in architectural design with growing technical skills

• Experience working in Revit and producing construction documents

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well on a team

• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow

• Interest in working on a variety of project types and scales

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex projects, develop your skills, and build a long-term career with a global design and engineering firm.

About Our Practice

US West Buildings + Places has a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, and innovation in our projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop design concepts for the design lead and client review.  
• Prepare design and contract drawings using Revit and modeling/ graphics software.  
• Coordinate design efforts and deliverables of design consultants and project team
• Assist with the management and mentoring of less-experienced project team members.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture plus four (4) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Licensed as a registered architect or proven steps towards licensure, preferably in Ohio
• Knowledge of buildings systems and material.
• Proficient in Revit with 3D modeling skills in Sketchup and/or Rhino.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Ability to produce design intent renderings and design concept diagrams. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as a LEED Accredited Professional by the USGBC
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, open office work environment
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.

• Occasional travel is required for this position.

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

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