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SE - Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - DC - Lifestyle Flex - Nicole
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What they do
An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$82,412 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+7% projected growth
Job Description
General Information Posting Date 10-01-2025 Time Type Full-Time Job ID 6855 Areas of Expertise Critical Facilities Locations Washington, DC, US Description Data is the latest, critical infrastructure. The creation, storage, sharing, usage, archiving, and deletion of data is integral to our existence in the modern world. In fact, the United Nations has deemed access to the internet as a basic human right. The impact to our built environment spans a wide array of project types and scale. Industry and government have designed sixteen critical sectors where data plays an elemental role in the development, communication, processing, and storage of our vast amounts of data. From command-and-control centers to hyperscale data center campuses and a range of project types in-between; Gensler's Washington, DC Office is expanding our critical facilities services and is looking for technically proficient architect to lead this emerging practice area. Your Role As a Gensler Technical Designer , you will produce technical documentation and communicate project progress to team members to ensure success. You're a fit for this role if you have experience/interest in construction documentation, are proficient in/have exposure to Revit, and enjoy working with a team of architects and interior designers that bring design dreams to life. This is a good role for someone who enjoys working with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence. What You Will Do Design and deliver functional and beautiful spaces within the Critical Facilities Practice Area Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation Produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of project Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives Utilize 3D software renderings to communicate design concepts Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture 5+ years of professional experience (inclusive of at least 1 year of Critical Facilities project experience) Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques is preferred Experience in construction document preparation and field observation is preferred Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other 3D modeling software Interest in, or experience with, design and delivery of laboratories, data center, R&D, command center, high-tech‑ factory, and/or federal, state, and local government facility spaces Active pursuit of becoming a Registered/Licensed Architect (RA) in the