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Alphatec PC
Architect
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What they do
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.
$68,831 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Architect Alphatec PC Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications AutoCAD Construction detail documentation Construction document project phase Secret Clearance Revit Bachelor's degree LEED Certification Organizational skills Building information modeling (BIM) tools 3D modeling for architectural design Full Job Description Industry & Company Alphatec PC is a Washington, DC architecture and engineering firm with more than 50 years of experience designing facilities for federal and local government clients. Our work ranges from administrative buildings and major modernizations to secure and mission-critical facilities, research laboratories, data centers, industrial facilities, and aircraft hangars. Position Summary As a Junior Architectural Designer, you will work alongside architects and our in-house MEP engineers to develop coordinated designs and construction documents for complex government facilities. You will receive direct mentoring while building expertise in Revit, technical detailing, multidisciplinary coordination, and secure-facility design. What You Will Do Support the planning and design of government, mission-critical, and secure facilities from concept through construction documents. Develop coordinated architectural drawings and models in Autodesk Revit under the direction of project architects and project managers. Assist with central-model coordination, project setup, Revit family development, and clash detection and troubleshooting. Coordinate architectural work with Alphatec's in-house engineering disciplines. Prepare presentation materials, design studies, code analyses, and documentation for internal and client review. Develop technical details for a variety of construction materials, systems, and building types. Support field surveys, existing-condition documentation, feasibility studies, programming, and planning assignments. Assist with building-code, accessibility, and agency-criteria research, including DoD Unified Facilities Criteria when applicable. Contribute to sustainable-design initiatives and LEED documentation and calculations when required. Communicate clearly and professionally with project teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives. Organize assigned work across multiple projects and meet established quality, schedule, and budget expectations. Perform other responsibilities appropriate to the position under the direction of project management and executive leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture from an accredited or professionally recognized program. One to four years of relevant architectural experience; qualifying internships and co-op experience may be considered. Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD. Foundational understanding of architectural construction documents, building systems, and technical detailing. Strong written, verbal, visual-presentation, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within an integrated architecture and engineering team. Ability to travel to project sites in the Washington metropolitan area and other locations as project needs require. Ability to satisfy project-specific background-screening or security requirements when applicable. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal, state, or local government projects. Experience with major renovation, rehabilitation, or existing-building projects. Exposure to secure, mission-critical, laboratory, data-center, industrial, or institutional facilities. Working knowledge of standard building codes, accessibility requirements, and DoD criteria. LEED Green Associate or
LEED AP BD+C
credential. Experience preparing feasibility, programming, or planning studies. What You Will Gain Direct mentoring from experienced architects and engineers. Hands-on experience with technically complex and highly coordinated projects. Opportunities to strengthen Revit, construction-documentation, detailing, and multidisciplinary-coordination skills. Professional development in an integrated architecture and engineering practice with a long history of public-sector work. How to Apply Please submit a resume and selected work samples or a portfolio directly to Spiro Gianniotis, Principal at . Candidates should identify their role in the work shown and may remove confidential or client-restricted information.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?Education:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
Revit:
2 years (Required)License/Certification:
LEED Certification (Preferred) Security clearance: Secret (Preferred)Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings