Architectural Designer Full-time Job

Are you an emerging design professional seeking opportunities to work on all phases of a project? Are you looking for a diversified firm that offers training and mentorship within its ten + different market sectors? If you’re also an enthusiastic architectural designer with vision, passion, and Revit skills looking to become involved with initiatives and activities that advance your career and your Firm, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Spiezle Architecture is a 100% employee-owned firm! When you join Spiezle as an employee-owner, this is YOUR Company. By nature, employee ownership reinforces our culture of transparency and helps fuel our entrepreneurial spirit. As a leading architectural design firm, we collaborate with our clients to create innovative design solutions, build long-term value, and contribute to making our clients’ lives easier daily. Since our founding in 1954, the firm has had remarkable leadership which provided consistent and steady growth over the years and always remained ahead of the competition which is why we are one of the top architectural firms in the region. Our vision, mission, and values guide us in everything we do, and employee ownership shapes our culture. That means the success of our firm, as well as our future is a direct result of our employee-owners’ efforts. Spiezle’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) makes us accountable not only to ourselves, but to each other. It’s our company, and our actions and engagement make the difference!

Architectural Designer Employee-Owners wanted! As a nationally recognized and diversified design firm, Spiezle employee owners don’t have jobs, but careers! The Spiezle team has earned a reputation as preeminent professionals who provide the best possible design and service. Such efforts have encompassed more than $1 billion in construction projects in the last decade alone. With over 100 employees and seven locations along the East Coast, we assist clients with a variety of project types across the United States. Led by our passionate Thought-Leaders, our work is focused on Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Corporate, Multi-Family and Government projects. Which of these markets inspires your passion?

We are seeking a talented and determined Architectural Designer for our Vero Beach, Floriday office. We are also seeking an Architectural Designer for the following locations:

• Maitland, Florida
• Hamilton, New Jersey
• Camden, New Jersey
• Springfield, Pennsylvania

Architectural Designers have an exciting opportunity to work on both local and national projects while gaining valuable client facing experience. Additionally, you will have opportunities to participate in activities and initiatives organized and led by our Emerging Professionals Group.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic production drawings within established Firm Standards, industry standards, and relevant code
• Architectural site surveys
• Develop project backgrounds in REVIT
• Assimilate written project basis of design direction, detailed drawings, and verbal/written instructions to perform assigned tasks
• Assist Project Architects and Project Managers in researching and obtaining project related information on all phases of a project and produces accurate and complete drawings, documents, and reports
• Visualize and plan graphic presentation
• Recommend design changes, when appropriate, to Project Architect and Project Managers
• May assist with coordination of outside engineers and consultant
• Assist Project Architects and Project Managers with meeting minutes and meeting coordination
• Participate in marketing related activities including but not limited to design charrettes, committee activities, presentation board development, proposal compilation, visual presentation materials development and editing, photography and other marketing support duties as deemed appropriate
• Attend outside meetings with clients or perspective clients
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skill Sets:

• Graduate of a 5-year accredited architectural program; or achieved a Master's in Architecture; or combination of education and experience with eligibility to sit for the Architectural Registration Exams (ARE's)
• 1 year of experience working in an architectural firm required (may be achieved through co-op or past internship arrangements unless you’re a recent graduate that meets the above education criteria)
• LEED designation is a plus (required after 2 years of employment which is paid for by Spiezle)
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, Enscape, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Windows, and Microsoft Office products required
• Deltek experience a plus, but not required
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Past experience with masonry/steel building project types preferred but will train
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written format and oral presentation
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and flexibility
• Possesses a positive, can-do disposition with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and set and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU!

• We are an employee-owned company and YES, you will be an owner and receive stock without purchase
• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and year-round half-day Fridays to jump start the weekend
• The ability to work remote up to 2 days a week once acclimate!
• Flexible work hours
• We offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), ESOP, Group Life & Disability, Voluntary Life, plus many more!
• Professional Development opportunities that align with the Firm's leadership succession plan and/or individual development plan because WE WANT YOU TO GET PROMOTED to Project Coordinator level and beyond!
• Social and team building events
• We encourage our employees to pursue local and professional advocacy groups
• We provide the opportunity to help with pro-bono initiatives that bring architecture to the community

Spiezle Architectural Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran. For additional information, please visit our website at www.spiezle.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,547.10 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Revit: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vero Beach, FL 32960