What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - Early Career position at Shive Hattery Group, Inc.?
Description
Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In total, the firm has 16 offices across the US. Shive-Hattery was founded in 1895 and has earned and maintained a strong reputation for excellence in client focus, quality service and communication. The firm prides itself on its One Firm, full-service offering; placing the best people with their clients, no matter the project location.
Shive-Hattery has an immediate opening in our Cedar Rapids IA office for an Design Professional with 2 years of professional architectural experience; not licensed, but working toward a license.
Embark on a great opportunity to learn and grow, as we provide Fortune 500, industry leading clients with innovative architectural solutions. We promote people-centered design, architecture engineering, bringing what matters to life.
Under the direction of the Studio Leader this position performs a variety of duties associated with design expertise primarily on industrial ( Industrial Food Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ) projects and related services, to assist in achieving desired client satisfaction, and business results. Primary focus: Industrial. Secondary: Commercial, Educational, Healthcare, Public Buildings.
Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and design work in drawing, model and 3D image formats.
- Production and coordination of technical documents under the direction of a licensed design professional.
- Work on projects in the Food, Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing markets.
- Creation of images which convey design solutions.
- Design and detailing in Revit.
- Attend project and client meetings with design professionals.
- Import/export within Revit other modeling software (AutoCAD/Navisworks, etc.) and 3D scanning technology.
- Travel to project sites.
- Experience a holistic, collaborative culture with our in-house team of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, civil engineers, etc.. which leads to a seamless, smooth process for our clients.
Why Shive-Hattery?
You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500 person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact – and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.
At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.
Benefit Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – 4 tiers of coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance – Employee, Spouse, and Child
- Voluntary Insurance Plans – Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
- FSA – Medical & Dependent Care
- 8 Paid Holidays PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
- Overtime Bonus
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- First Time License Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
- …And Many More!
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited professional degree program.
- Experience: Early career Design Professional with 2 years of experience
- License/Certification: Not licensed, but working toward a license through NCARB.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit is required.
- Basic knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation, and associated technology.
- Demonstrates aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process.
- Ability to produce construction documents, including 3D model generation and detailing.
- Motivated and creative professional.
- Focused with great attention to detail.
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing work.
- Willing to collaborate with other team members and have good interpersonal skills.
- US Citizen, as required to support our aerospace clients.
