Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Junior at Gensler · Seattle

Summary: Gensler’s Critical Facilities practice is looking for a multi-talented technical designer to join their growing team. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative design solutions for high-tech architecture projects, particularly focusing on data centers and other complex designs. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals - Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.) - Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants - Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions - Direct production of drawings, specifications and construction administration tasks - Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality - Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs - Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project - Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project - Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager - Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related design discipline (or equivalent experience) - 0–5 years of related project experience, with growing responsibility and complexity - Critical Facilities project experience or strong interest required; completed data center project experience preferred - Strong proficiency in Revit required; familiarity with BIM 360, AutoCAD, and Enscape highly beneficial - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp - Foundational knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and applicable building codes - Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows and parametric design tools such as Grasshopper is a plus - Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required - Portfolios should include at least one sustainability-focused project - Candidates should be prepared to speak to built work aligned with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, and/or Net Zero Building certification - Strong analytical and organizational skills with a developing ability to contribute to technical design, planning, and occupancy studies - Ability to research, compile, and analyze relevant data to support technical design decisions - Demonstrated ability to write clear design reports and project specifications - Comfortable working on projects of small to moderate complexity while exercising sound judgment within defined procedures - Actively building productive internal and external working relationships - Receives routine supervision and guidance, while contributing independently to project decisions and demonstrating creative problem-solving Preferred Qualifications: - Completed data center project experience preferred - Familiarity with BIM 360, AutoCAD, and Enscape highly beneficial - Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows and parametric design tools such as Grasshopper is a plus - Licensure in progress is welcomed Required Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, Enscape, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, SketchUp, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Grasshopper, Sustainable Building Practices, LEED Certification, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, Fitwel, Net Zero Building Certification, Critical Facilities Design, Data Center Project Experience, Construction Documentation, Building Codes Benefits: Bonuses, 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, Reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes