Senior Architect

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to balance office and remote work. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work from home for two days.

• Work on challenging assignments with an internationally recognized architectural/engineering firm, focusing on power and power-related projects, including first-of-a-kind projects with unique requirements.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of architectural and engineering issues for power plant projects, related administration and security facilities, industrial projects, laboratories, and commercial designs.
• Collaborate with diverse clients, including National Laboratories, to implement designs that incorporate emerging technologies and new carbon-free, planet-friendly energy sources.
• Coordinate architectural design with other disciplines, such as civil, structural, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Develop and interpret design basis criteria and work on architectural designs to meet functional requirements.
• Modify and adapt existing architectural design features to meet various situations and emerging design trends.
• Present architectural design recommendations and proposals to staff and clients.
• Assist in preparing 3D electronic design models, preliminary and final construction documents, and specification sections for buildings and equipment enclosures.
• Conduct code and life safety analysis for complex architectural designs and develop safety reference drawings in support of the analysis.
• Conduct energy code analysis to ensure architectural drawings and details associated with the building envelope are consistent with or exceed code requirements.
• Review and coordinate vendor submittals for conformity with construction documents.
• Develop your career through peer-learning and knowledge-sharing.
• Provide guidance as a mentor to less experienced architects and architectural designers.
• Occasional travel may be required.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• Professional BA (5-year) or MA in Architecture from an accredited program.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing commercial and industrial projects in 2D software such as AutoCAD or 3D software such as REVIT.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation with some advanced 3D software modeling experience.
• A willingness to learn other 2D and 3D software platforms depending on client requirements.
• Experience utilizing building and life safety codes, such as IBC, IECC, NFPA, ADAAG, OSHA.
• Experience utilizing materials and details used in commercial and industrial building designs.
• Experience working collaboratively with other disciplines and clients.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Current registration as a licensed architect.
• LEED Certification or Envision experience.
• Tekla, Open Buildings Designer.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award-Winning Compensation & Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merrit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements