Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

CSArch, an A/E firm with offices in Albany and Newburgh, NY is currently seeking a full-time Building Designer/Intern Architect for the Albany office. Ideal candidate should have 0-5 years of experience and be on their path to licensure. The successful candidate should possess an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Architecture. The candidate must have at least 1-3 years of Revit experience. This person develops design and technical solutions under the direction and supervision of an architect. Assignments may include higher level work for training/development purposes.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direction of Project Architect, creates project designs and construction documents, including but not limited to floor plans, ceiling and roof plans, plan details, sections, wall details, section details, elevations, schedules and legends – as well as tagging, noting and plotting thereof.
• Takes field measurements and documents existing building conditions to develop or modify base plans for a new project.
• Under direction of Project Architect, researches products to facilitate accurate detailing and appropriateness of use in projects.
• Under direction of Project Architect, researches codes and guidelines to ensure designs meet with all applicable codes and standards.
• Assists project architect/construction administrator during the construction process. Evaluates contractors’ submittals and shop drawings to determine if they meet contract specifications. Makes limited decisions under direction of Project Architect about product types and finishes. Prepares submittals for return to contractor.
• Becomes familiar with Architectural Experience Program (AXP) guidelines and works toward meeting core competencies required to sit for and become a licensed architect.
• Adheres to and implements firm-wide contract documentation procedures and standards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure Requirements: Unlicensed (expectation of pursuing professional licensure)
• Education Requirements: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience: Minimum 0-5 years of experience (Summer Internships or 1-2 years experience preferred). Recent college graduate should have good to excellent drafting skills and ability to carry out job responsibilities with close guidance.
• Computer Skills: Revit- minimum of 1-3 years experience and other design/presentation software programs
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, self-motivated, accurate, work well under pressure, ability to follow directions and ask questions.
• 40+ hours M-F; overtime as necessary to meet deadlines, travel, driving, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Site observations may involve outdoor weather, year-round, moving mechanical equipment, climbing ladders/scaffolding and observing high area construction activities. Noise level is often loud. Background check may be required. Requires use of hardhat, construction boots, and possibly other safety equipment as required on a construction site.

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