Design Professional (working toward architectural licensure)

Job Description

Design Professional (working toward architectural licensure) - New Haven, CT

FCA is a collaborative architectural firm with an excellent, flexible work culture. We are seeking a Design Professional (working toward architectural licensure) to join our multidisciplinary design team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including higher education, corporate interiors, science and technology, healthcare, and others. The successful candidate will have approximately three years of professional experience and will contribute to design development and technical documentation, collaborate with project teams and consultants, and continue building technical expertise within a supportive, team-oriented studio environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, but functions as a collaborative member of a team
• Independently solves problems and reviews findings with team leader
• Compiles data, performs design computations, and executes all necessary code analysis with guidance from team leader
• Makes quantity takeoffs
• Prepares architectural renderings and documentation in coordination with internal and external team members
• Inspects architectural features of projects in field with assistance from team leader
• Receives technical guidance
• Receives supervisory approval on project documentation
• Checks own work for quality control on a regular basis; ensures that work is reviewed by team leader
• Coordinates assigned tasks with team leader according to workplan
• Maintains project files and records (electronic and otherwise) in an organized fashion that is readily identifiable and coordinated with team members
• Possesses diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices
• Uses advanced techniques while performing work
• Responsible for complete documentation, specifications, and material selection

Job Requirements

• Local to New Haven and able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Bachelors and/or Masters in Architecture with up to 3 years’ experience
• Working toward registration
• Familiar with Revit
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to use sound and independent judgment