Posting Title

Architect

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Regular

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

Provide Architectural services for NREL including the preparation of design and technical solutions for a variety of project types and sizes, review of developed construction documents, investigation of existing conditions, and assisting in the development of building and campus standards. The Architect position helps cover architecture and space planning, including leased facilities, for NREL’s campuses. 

The successful candidate requires a knowledge of building materials, constructability, building systems, building codes, and must possess strong problem solving and technical skills.  The successful candidate should be able to perform duties with general direction and be able to work independently and collaboratively toward design and technical solutions.  The successful candidate needs to have good oral and written communication skills to collaborate with diverse staff including engineering, maintenance, research operations, and others. 

Responsibilities include:

• Review and coordinate in-house and outsourced design projects by reviewing and developing Statement of Works, Construction Drawings and Specifications.

• Review and provide design and technical solutions for a variety of project types and sizes at NREL campuses and leased facilities based upon NREL standards, user requirements, IBC and NFPA codes.

• Assist with construction administration of fast-track construction projects.

• Assist with estimating project costs to help establish reasonable baseline budgets and schedules including contingencies.

• Assist with investigating, creating, and documenting NREL standards and guidelines for material finishes, life safety, campus master planning, buildings, and workspaces.

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Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. Ge