Architect Design Engineer

What You'll Do

Develop high-quality architectural design packages and conceptual planning efforts for Projects Engineering. Provide expertise for technical assessments, studies, programming, security hardware, code reviews, floor plans, equipment travel paths, and review roofing maintenance design packages. Cooperatively work as a member of integrated project teams with the Project Engineer, other disciplines, outside contractors, construction forces, architectural engineering firms, and management.

The successful candidate must apply a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in architecture, and provide self-developed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through designs and design reviews. Architecture and design work will primarily focus on industrial buildings, project planning and oversight, equipment installations, building modifications, and roofing maintenance packages. The employee will be required to comply with government, company, and departmental policy, procedures, and requirements. Duties also include developing and implementing improvements to the department processes and references.

The position requires self-motivation and advanced skills in understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the architectural field. Working knowledge of other related disciplines and how those disciplines interface with architectural systems is also required.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Architecture with a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
• OR Master's degree in Architecture with a minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA
• OR PhD in Architecture with a minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
• Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE 426.2 (i.e., Bachelor degree in Engineering/Architecture or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)
• DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
• In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Architecture from an ABET accredited program in the United States or equivalent
• A Professional Architectural license is preferred
• Knowledge of, and experience in, related engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of facility business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work
• Position requires extensive expertise and full knowledge of related architectural systems, applications of architectural and construction methods and materials, and application of computer software
• Position requires knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines
• Skills in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, personnel management, and design management
• Computer-literate and have good working knowledge of software tools that support architectural design activities including computer-aided design
• Ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings
• Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
• Ability to review projects for technical accuracy
• Ability present information clearly and effectively through oral and written word

Why Pantex?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.