Architectural Engineer

Delan Associates, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates a Senior Architectural Engineer opportunity to support an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project.

Job Title: Senior Architectural Engineer

Work Location: Carlsbad, NM

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the architectural discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing architectural assignments of advanced complexity.

· Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect, serve as an Area Lead providing guidance/supervision to other architects and designers

· Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements

· Develop and review specifications and design criteria

· Perform and check architectural analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity

· Prepare code studies, specifications, design and detailing for buildings of advanced complexity

· Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients

· Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures

· Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines

· Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting

· Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts

· Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor submittals

· Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes

· Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

· U.S. Citizenship required

· NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and minimum ten (10) years of work- related experience

· Registered Architect license

· Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards

· Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors · Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

· Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards

· Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines

· Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

· Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

· Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects

· Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline environment Discipline Specific Job Requirements

· Advanced knowledge of:

- Building code analysis and application

- Architectural specifications

- Building planning and design

- Detailing of building envelopes

- Detailing of architectural materials and systems

· Proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D architectural design software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenBuildings, and Sketchup Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of ASME NQA-1

· Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials

· Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects

· Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out

· Practical field experience

· EPC project experience for the following industries:

- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency

- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program

- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

· NCARB certification

· Advanced knowledge of:

- Site master planning

- Architectural programming

- Conceptual design of buildings and sites

- Renderings and 3D visualization

- Sustainable site and building design

· Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit software