Junior Architect

Junior Architect

RWE Planning + Design is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architect with 2–5 years of professional experience to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in architectural design, documentation, and Revit who is eager to continue growing professionally while contributing to a variety of healthcare, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptual Design & Planning:
  Assist the Design Lead in developing conceptual plans based on client goals, budget, and site conditions.
• Perform initial building and zoning code reviews.
• Research jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes.
• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design ideas.
• Coordinate with consultants and assist in preparing client deliverables.
• Space Planning & Technical Design:
  Participate in space planning focused on functionality, accessibility, and workflow.
• Develop and coordinate floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Utilize Revit to produce and coordinate project drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering consultants and internal project teams.
• Participate in design development meetings and client coordination.
• Code Compliance & Documentation:
  Apply local building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Prepare permit and construction document sets with guidance from senior architects.
• Gain experience with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Project Support &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction coordination.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, interior designers, and contractors.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Utilize RWE software systems for project workflow, scheduling, and meeting documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• 2-5 years of professional architectural experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of Revit required.
• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating drawing sets.
• Basic understanding of building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Desire to pursue (or continue pursuing) architectural licensure.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays

Recruiter/Agency Policy: RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.