Projects - Architect Design Engineer

Projects - Architect Design Engineer - Pantex Plant

Location: Amarillo, TX

Career Levels: Associate to Senior Specialist

Organization: Projects Engineering )

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

Develop high‑quality architectural design packages and conceptual planning efforts for Projects Engineering. Provide expertise for technical assessments, studies, programming, security hardware, code reviews, floor plans, equipment travel paths, and review roofing maintenance design packages. Cooperatively work as a member of integrated project teams with the Project Engineer, other disciplines, outside contractors, construction forces, architectural engineering firms, and management.

The successful candidate must apply a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in architecture, and provide self‑developed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through designs and design reviews. Architecture and design work will primarily focus on industrial buildings, project planning and oversight, equipment installations, building modifications, and roofing maintenance packages. The employee will be required to comply with government, company, and departmental policy, procedures, and requirements.

Duties also include developing and implementing improvements to the department processes and references.

The position requires self‑motivation and advanced skills in understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the architectural field. Working knowledge of other related disciplines and how those disciplines interface with architectural systems is also required.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor degree in Architecture with a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
• OR Master's degree in Architecture with a minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA
• OR PhD in Architecture with a minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
  • Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE 426.2 (i.e., Bachelor degree in Engineering/Architecture or related science, 2 years job‑related and at least 1‑year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)
  • DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
  • In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities ( O 426.2)

• Bachelor degree in Architecture from an ABET accredited program in the United States or equivalent
• A Professional Architectural license is preferred
• Knowledge of, and experience in, related engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of facility business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work
• Position requires extensive expertise and full knowledge of related architectural systems, applications of architectural and construction methods and materials, and application of computer software
• Position requires knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines
• Skills in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, personnel management, and design management
• Computer‑literate and have good working knowledge of software tools that support architectural design activities including computer‑aided design
• Ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings
• Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
• Ability to review projects for technical accuracy
• Ability present information clearly and effectively through oral and written word

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