Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Senior
About The Position
Your Role Gensler Chicago’s Cities Studio is looking for talented emerging architecture professionals seeking an opportunity in Critical Facilities. At Gensler, we are one community, united by our commitment to holistically improve the human experience. Guided by determined optimism, we can use the power of design to spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone. As a Technical Designer with Gensler, you’ll explore new ways of solving complex design problems, at both the conceptual level and in the technical realm, crafting solutions with integrated project teams. You are individually driven and have a desire to be part of a team. You understand the importance of every contribution within the project phases and are excited to do your part to make a difference at work and within the community. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and learning, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.
Requirements
- Organized, creative, collaborative, and independent with ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
- Proficiency in Revit required, and experience utilizing other digital design tools beyond Revit
- Passion for sustainable practices and interest in working towards certification (LEED, FitWell, etc.)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a professionally accredited program
- 8+ years of related architecture project experience
- Applications will not be considered without uploaded portfolio/work samples (in PDF form or linked to online portfolio)
Responsibilities
- Work with project teams in all project phases, including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and implementation
- Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives
- Develop and participate in internal and client presentations
- Participate in the construction administration process ensuring the successful delivery of the design intent
- Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- wellness programs
- flex spending
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- 401k
- profit sharing
- employee stock ownership
- twice annual bonus opportunities
- reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
