Principal Architecture Engineer

Description

POSITION 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 project 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 engineering assignments of advanced complexity.

• Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect, serve as a Supervising 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

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and minimum fifteen (15) years of work- related experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.

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

LOCATION 
Position will be 100% onsite in Greenville, SC or Houston, TX. 
(Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  
 
CONTRACT DURATION  

One (1) year with the possibility of extension/conversion. 
 
Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.