Architectural Designers (Level II & III)

InfoTran Engineers P.C. - East Orange, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

East Orange, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Since its foundation in 2007, INFOTRAN Engineers & Architects, P.C. has been providing comprehensive Architectural & Engineering Design, Construction Management & Inspection, Traffic & Transportation Engineering, and Condition Assessment services to the public/private sectors in the New York Metropolitan Area. Our expanding business seeks experienced Architectural Designers (Level II & III) with a passion for thoughtful, forward-thinking design. The candidate will lead/assist in the design and development of projects, produce design presentation material and assist in the production and documentation of construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Working with an architectural/engineering team in preparing construction documents for various public building-type projects in Public Housing, K-12 Schools and Transportation market sectors
• Contributing to the development of distinct portions of a project with periodic supervision by project leadership; exhibiting initiative, process innovation, problem-solving, and decision quality with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Producing and coordinating presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings and renderings.
• Preparing architectural plans; performing analysis of design and construction systems, planning studies, design layouts and construction details.
• Conducting research and writing/editing specifications, including coordinating with manufacturers.
• Conducting site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes; preparing written reports.
• Integrating interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design portion of a project.
• Actively collaborating with a project team by critically and constructively evaluating ideas.
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques.

Requirements

• 5-Year B. Arch or M. Arch degree required
• Minimum 5 (Level II) & 10 (Level III) years of professional experience with a good understanding of building systems, excellent production skills and an ability to develop design concepts.
• Must have started or completed The NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP). LEED Accreditation is a plus.
• Prior MTA, SCA, NYCHA or other Public housing experience strongly desired.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD are required.
• Proficiency in other associated design (Microstation) and office software is a plus.
• Knowledge of the International building code and construction standards
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a “can do” work attitude
• Organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Capable of working effectively both independently and within a team, depending on project needs.
• Strong communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills
• Knowledge of architectural design development, CD's, codes, standards and other disciplines.

Nice-to-haves

• LEED Accreditation
• Proficiency in Microstation and other office software

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Complete benefits package including 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance plans
• Opportunities for growth