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Role overview
Job description
The Architect is responsible for the planning and design of a variety of building projects for industrial clients. Project types include code searches (general & for hazardous areas), design and planning of new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings, laboratories, offices, and research & production spaces. Responsibilities for this position also include production of construction documents (drawings & specifications). Required skills include an in depth understanding of codes for hazardous areas in industrial settings along with space planning & design for industrial spaces. This position provides technical knowledge in the architectural discipline and assists colleagues in solving complex design problems through state-of-the-art technology such as Building Information Modeling (Revit) and other visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino 3D, 3DS Max, etc.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- 3-20 years of experience providing architectural design and construction document preparation and comprehensive construction administration as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm for Industrial projects at a minimum. Experience with building design in other market types is a plus
- Ability to recommend best value design which meets client requirements for intended use as well as operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety in an industrial setting
- Able to provide conceptual design planning to help clients understand the implications of proposed plant renovations through use of AutoCad/Revit
- Able to generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings utilizing 3D software (Revit, others)
- Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, ADA, etc.)
- Develops designs and produces drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects
- Able to work with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project
- Performs specialized investigations such as existing conditions verification and participates in comparisons of building system alternatives
- Applies architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects
- May assist in the review of the technical evaluation of construction bids received from contractors
- May participate, from time to time, in support of business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQs, and presentations
Qualifications
- Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM 360 required
- Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois
- Familiarity with code requirements for spaces in Industrial settings.
- NCARB Certification is a plus
- LEED AP Accreditation is a plus
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
About this listing
- Source: Valdes Architecture & Engineering's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 6 Nov 2026
- Posted 16 Jul 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Qualification
Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program; NCARB Certification is a plus
Department · Architecture
Hiring company
Valdes Architecture & Engineering
Construction
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