AESC is looking to add a Senior Architect to our team.

• Full-Time
• Remote

About AESC US LLC 

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a key member of AESC US LLC, you will be the main point of contact architect on projects for leading the design from inception to completion. 

You will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future. Reporting to [Architecture Lead], you will collaborate with internal clients, stakeholders, manufacture engineers, and external A/E teams to deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions.  Your expertise in architectural technical knowledge, project coordination, and team leadership to drive the success of projects on schedule and under budget. Your work within the GID Architecture team will directly impact our strategic goals and contribute to our position as a global leader in battery technology.

Your Team

You will be reporting directly to the Architecture Lead, who brings expertise in battery manufacturing process and life safety design to ensure designs meet industry standards, building codes, and regulations. You will collaborate closely with a group of dedicated professionals, each contributing their unique skills and expertise to our collective success. Currently, the team consists of 2 talented individuals in roles such as Senior Architect or Senior Architectural Designer, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. This close-knit team is known for its agility, technical precision, high caliber manufacturing plant design, and dedication to delivery. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and collaborate with your colleagues to drive impactful results.  Our team values creativity, initiative, and a collaborative spirit, and we look forward to welcoming you to this dynamic work family where your contributions will play a vital role in achieving our common goals.

What You Will Do 

• Project Design Phase Coordination:
  • Serve as Architecture SME and as main point of contact on assigned projects for all design-related questions, and provide technical expertise and guidance, from inception through design, construction, and turnover phase.
  • Manage and coordinate architecture projects, ensuring delivery is code compliant, within schedule and quality requirements.
  • Perform production of Space Planning and Architecture Design Standards for Basis of Design.
  • Support data collection of User Groups’ functional requirements, life safety analysis, space planning, including but not limited to HMIS analysis.
  • Review and coordinate all Clean Room Dry Room architecture materials, such as Air Showers, Air Locks, Pass-Thru, Life Safety design and code path, wall partitions, roof assembly, ceiling details, door hardware specs and components, fire-rated through-penetration ULs and details, and applicable project specs for design intent.
  • Support production of Basis of Design content, including specifications, and pertinent drawings.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Perform QAQC review of project interim deliverable packages.
  • Ensure adherence to design standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder / Client / Team Coordination:
  • Foster positive and collaborative relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams, including cross-disciplined engineers (C/S/MEP/FP/LV), stakeholders, and contractors to drive solutions, develop comprehensive project plans and design strategies.
  • Stakeholder coordination for Space Planning and Data Collection