Principal Architect

Who You’ll Work With

You will join the Raleigh, NC office and be part of a committed team of over 1600 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

When you join Design Group as a Principal Architect R.A., you are joining a team that will challenge you and position you for growth. In this role, you will work with a team of industry experts to help the world’s leading companies solve their most difficult problems. You will join our Architecture/Engineering Process Practice and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver the highest quality solutions to our clients with consistency and accuracy.

What You’ll Do

The Principal position is designed for the firm’s most accomplished professionals who demonstrate mastery in their field of study and are recognized as a thought leader by external industry professionals as well as within their Design Group practice. Principals are highly sought after by our clients and our project execution teams for their technical expertise. Our Principals’ knowledge base and expertise enhance the Design Group brand as a world class engineering and consulting firm.

You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

• Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other professional consultants to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations
• Develop architectural solutions for customers’ business needs as part of an integrated project team, including helping the owner or project manager define the facility requirements/program, and understanding customers’ production flow and space environmental needs  
• Lead architectural design for industrial projects (manufacturing plants, distribution centers, cold storage facilities, warehouses) and work with in-house multi-disciplinary engineering project teams
• Stamp and sign architectural construction documents
• Conduct project site visits and act as a construction administrator
• Define the industrial facility program requirements based on an understanding Conduct code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use
• Create renderings that communicate concepts to the client
• Develop the base plan and communicate requirements to other engineering disciplines
• Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary
• Develop specifications and oversee preparation of plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction
• Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project
• Manage and provide guidance to junior staff
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
• Excel at leading technical discussions, can break down complex challenges into simple concepts, strong communication skills
• Self-directed, working effectively without oversight or direction from supervisors
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Specialized knowledge of design in one or more of the following areas: advanced technologies, life science, pharma and food or beverage (preferred)
• A minimum of 10 years of facilities architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-disciplinary projects
• Prior working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for life science facilities and hazardous/classified areas
• A strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)
• Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for life sciences, semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and/or the food and beverage industries
• Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovations of existing buildings
• Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces
• Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments
• Experience in coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installations of production equipment (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions
• Registered Architect in North Carolina (AIA)
  
  
  

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Principal Architect, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools. You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world-class engineer and a highly effective leader.