Design Technician (Intermediate to Senior Level)

About NK Architects:

Founded in 1972, NK Architects is a regional firm with offices in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania, with a staff of approximately 70 employees working with clients throughout the country. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and strive to foster a workplace that mirrors the communities in which we work.

We build lasting relationships that create sustainable value — for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

At NK Architects, we partner with mission-driven organizations who are committed to serving their communities. Our purpose: empowering healthcare providers, educators, and allied organizations to leverage design in pursuit of individual and collective wellbeing.

With our integrated team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers, we advocate for the people who are served by the spaces we design. We engage with our clients on a personal level, as both institutions and people, so we can help them do better what they do best.

We know our clients take their work personally. We do too.

NK Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All candidates applying must be eligible to work in the United States. No sponsorship can be provided.

Find more information at www.nkarchitects.com

Job Summary: Design Technician (Minimum 6 years' exp)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Architectural team. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is looking to grow their talents and increase exposure in the field of Architecture with specific focus in institutional project work, primarily K-12 and higher education, with potential for exposure to healthcare. The candidate should possess a professional degree in architecture but need not be licensed. The candidate should be a strong team player with a keen desire to join our integrated team of design professionals. The select candidate will collaborate closely with Project Managers while working on projects that may span all NK office geographies (NY, NJ & PA). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience.

This position is currently offered as a hybrid position, with both in-office requirements as well as the potential for remote work. Hybrid work protocols may be subject to change as the company policies adapt to post-pandemic business needs.

The position is located at NK Architects’ New Jersey office at 95 Washington Street, Morristown.

Candidate Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Demonstrate competence in all conventional aspects of architecture while working closely with principals, project managers and architectural staff and consultants

·        Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project(s), including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of appropriate design solutions

·        Independently develop and apply advanced architectural concepts and designs, and perform assignments on a range of project types (new construction, renovation, and alterations) for projects of advanced complexity

·        Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects

·        Assist the supervision of teams' design and technical delivery

·        Provide technical guidance to less experienced architects / architectural staff

·        Conscious of meeting deadlines while working on multiple projects

·        Eager to learn and apply acquired knowledge

·        Manage electronic filing and organize project files utilizing established office platforms and standards

·        Execute all work in a professional manner

Required Skills/Abilities:

·        Comfortable in a fast-paced and energetic environment

·        Proficient in Autodesk Revit a plus

·        Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suites a plus

·        Familiarity with Newforma a plus

·        Must be versed in Microsoft office, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·        Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail

·        Collaborative work ethic

·        Strong communication skills

·        Experience with design, development and documentation of educational projects is a plus

·        Experience with NJSDA project requirements and delivery a plus

Education and Experience:

·        BArch or equivalent degree from an accredited U.S. Architecture School

Physical Requirements:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer