A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
This position provides a wide range of architectural, engineering, landscape, planning, and environmental project design, and project management and administration services. Working closely with clients, architects, engineers, landscape architects, planning and design consultants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders, this position ensures that the university's capital design and construction projects meet both aesthetic and functional requirements while adhering to budgetary and regulatory constraints. This position will coordinate various aspects of the project, including design development, documentation, construction oversight, and ensuring compliance with building codes, zooming regulations and other legal requirements.
Duties may include:
Lead capital design and construction projects from inception to completion, including developing project plans, timelines and budgets
Create innovative and functional architectural, engineering, and environmental designs that meet the university's requirements, regulatory standards and budgetary constraints
Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, professional consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
Prepare and review planning, architectural, engineering, landscape architectural, and other proposals, drawings, specifications and construction documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Identify and resolve design, construction, and technical issues that may arise during a project, ensuring timely and effective solutions
Provide leadership and guidance to team members
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
Five years practicing architecture, engineering or landscape architecture
Professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
Space utilization and planning principles
Cost estimating techniques
Preparation of construction contracts and documents
Analysis of plans and specifications for conformance with building codes and standards
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in
Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering or Landscape Architecture Required Other:
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Additional Preferred:
Current, valid State of Idaho professional registration or license in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture or eligible for reciprocal registration as provided by Idaho Code
Experience on design, construction and/or project management groups that maintain and operate a system of buildings and structures in support of the strategic goals of a large institution or organization
Experience using computer applications commonly used in architecture, engineering and landscape architecture (e.g., CADD, 3-D modeling and other rendering software)
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employee Category:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$80,000 or higher, commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year
FTE:
1
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than August 31st. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52449 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
