at Michael Baker International in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Michael Baker International is looking for a Senior Architectural Designer in Chicago IL. As an integral part of our multi-disciplinary Architecture/Engineering Practice nationwide, this individual will execute design and documentation for a broad range of project types which includes Transportation, Federal Department of Defense, and Adaptive Re-Use. The Designer will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative design teams with architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers. The successful candidate will demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability. This role will assist with design and development for a variety of projects which include:
- CTA, METRA, AMTRAK, IDOT and DOT facilities nationally.
- Transit and transportation facilities including stations, multimodal transit facilities, welcome centers, material test laboratories, and bus maintenance facilities.
- Elevator and escalator projects.
- Additional target markets: Aviation, Higher Education, Army Corps of Engineers and DOD clients, Communication Providers, and Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages in activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings.
- Along with the Project Manager and other design professionals, communicates with clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs.
- Plans layout of project and integrates architectural elements into unified design for client review and approval.
- Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
- Maintains working knowledge of current industry software including Revit and BIM.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- BS/BA in Architecture, or MS/MA in Architecture.
- 5 - 7+ years of experience in the design and documentation of architecture projects including well-developed skills in three-dimensional visualization.
- Demonstrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture] AutoCAD proficiency, and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
- Strong graphic design, communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients and constructors.
- Pursuing or active LEED BD+C or Guiding Principles Certification.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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