Technical Designer – Senior

Your Role

As a Technical Designer in Gensler’s Denver office, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge to help guide our clients. Our growing Critical Facilities studio is looking for a seasoned Technical Designer and recognized contributor to high‑profile, design‑driven projects who can leverage their industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction.

• Collaborate on design projects in the critical facilities including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and documentation.
• Work with contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Manage client, team and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with engineering and specialty consultants.
• Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials.
• Provide design support and documentation during completion and execution of design concepts.
• Lead coordination with building and planning departments to facilitate permit submissions, respond to plan‑check comments, and secure approvals.
• Oversee the bid process, including issuing bid sets, responding to RFIs, and evaluating contractor proposals in collaboration with clients.
• Manage construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and coordination with contractors to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Drive project progress through punch‑list walkthroughs, final inspections, and closeout documentation to support successful project delivery.
• Mentor junior staff through project work, technical guidance, and day‑to‑day support.

• Professional degree in Architecture, demonstrated with a rigorous portfolio.
• At least 8 years of relevant architectural experience, with a strong background designing multiple building typologies of varying scale.
• Experience designing Data Centers a plus; LEED accreditation and experience preferred.
• Revit experience required.
• Outstanding knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures.
• Proficient and confident in public speaking, and in moderating large teams of consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients, and with other key constituents.

Compensation is based upon applicable experience and estimated range is $100,000 - $135,000 annually plus bonuses and benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) with matching and profit‑sharing.
• Employee stock ownership plan and twice‑annual bonus opportunities.
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses, renewals and exam fees as part of licensure and professional development commitments.
• Clear policy that the position is not remote; candidate must reside in or relocate to the Denver area upon acceptance.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We endeavor to make our careers accessible to all applicants and will never ask for sensitive personal financial information during the recruitment process.