Design Associate

Duties:

• Determines space needs in terms of anticipated operational requirements, making projections and recommendations for long-range planning or alterations
• Participates and supports in the administration of the restacking plan, including reviewing related documents, providing responses to Requests for Clarifications, and preparing drawings for alterations.
• Creates scope of work and develops architectural design options using CAD and 3D software for presentation and approval.
• Creates drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipment installations based on space requirements and department functions.
• Provides analysis and conducts field surveys and research about planning and design development.
• Prepares applications and submits to various agencies for approvals. Prepares design packets and reports with executive staff.
• Prepare complex architectural drawings, construction details, and alteration improvement and addition to existing structure.
• Provide code analysis as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ full-time paid professional experience working in a large commercial, public agency or school facilities that require the use of at least AutoCAD and one (1) 3D design software e.g. SketchUp.
• Experience in performing architectural design and coordinating drafting with drafting technicians, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing drawings submitted by vendors and contractors.
• Ability to analyze architectural problems related to assigned projects and make recommendations for the solution of problems of major office space utilizations, equipment and optimizing space allocations.
• Ability to interpret codes and possess knowledge of the California Department of Education, American Disability Act and various building codes.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of architectural characteristics of building materials
• Knowledge of building codes related to schools, large commercial and governmental construction
• Ability to interpret codes for California dept. of Education, ADA and Building & Safety, and Fire codes.
• Candidates shall be proficient in creating architectural design options, space planning, and construction document details.
• Concept, schematic, design development, and materials specifications
• Construction and building codes related to school, large commercial or government construction.
• Design principles and aesthetics
• Major computer-aided software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp etc.

Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $80K-$115K