Technical Designer - Critical Facilities

Data is the latest, critical infrastructure. The creation, storage, sharing, usage, archiving, and deletion of data is integral to our existence in the modern world. In fact, the United Nations has deemed access to the internet as a basic human right. The impact to our built environment spans a wide array of project types and scale. Industry and government have designed sixteen critical sectors where data plays an elemental role in the development, communication, processing, and storage of our vast amounts of data. From command-and-control centers to hyperscale data center campuses and a range of project types in-between; Gensler’s Baltimore office is expanding our critical facilities services and is looking for a technically proficient designer to lead this emerging practice area.

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You’re a fit for this role if you have experience with construction documentation, are proficient with Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects and interior designers that bring design dreams to life. We are seeking an Architect with a technical mindset and a desire to learn, design and deliver Critical Facilities projects. Our new team member will gravitate toward engineering forward project types and thrive with technical first project typology.

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities, Government and Defense, Science and Tech and Workplace Practice Area
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation
• Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction
• Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
• Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Utilize 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
• 1-6 years of experience within the commercial architecture and design field, with recent focus on project delivery
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred
• Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software
• Interest in, or experience with, design and delivery of laboratories, data center, R&D, command center, high-tech‑ factory, secured spaces, and/or federal, state, and local government facility spaces
• Active pursuit of becoming a Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the U.S., NCARB preferred
• Commitment to resilience and sustainable building practices

This is not a remote position. We look forward to working with our new team member in our dynamic Baltimore office. If you’re open to relocation, non-local candidates are welcome!

If you don’t yet have experience delivering a Critical Facility project, please include a cover letter to address why you are interested in focusing on this project type. Please also include a portfolio.

*The estimated base salary range for this position is $65-80k, plus eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, with final compensation contingent on relevant experience. To learn more about our compensation philosophy and full benefits offerings, please visit Great People, Great Rewards | Gensler.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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