Architectural Designer III - Mission Critical

About HED

We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

The Architect – Design III role requires an individual dedicated to collaboration, critical thinking, professional growth, and developing great design solutions. This role leads design initiatives and collaborates with design teams, primarily in our Mission Critical sector, across all project phases from conception through construction. The individual is responsible for leading programmatic and design-oriented research, delivering exceptional graphic work on competitions, pursuits, and project work, and providing renderings (digital modeling and visualization) and physical model building to represent design concepts.

This professional operates with increasing autonomy while still receiving guidance from senior staff on complex assignments. Proven experience and proficiency in architectural design is required along with the ability to mentor other team members to accomplish the design goals established by the project team and Mission Critical Sector.

• Assist in the development of the project design and sustainability goals, program, and basis of design (BOD).
• Assist in the development of the project’s concept and implement a design in response to the project goals.
• Prepare for implications of pertinent ordinance and code requirements for assigned projects.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans and diagrams.
• Suggest efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work.
• Interface with other discipline team leaders and attend project meetings as necessary.
• Document interpretations and review submittals during bidding and construction administration.
• Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Rhino and Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations.

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree.
• Architecture licensure, or in pursuit of licensure required.
• LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional preferred.
• Six years’ minimum experience in the A/E industry, with demonstrated proficiency to meaningfully contribute toward project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity.
• Experience in Mission Critical projects highly preferred.
• Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required.
• Commitment to an integrated design process working in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel required.
• Experience in Rhino, Concept Board/Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations.
• A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
• Ability to travel to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access and navigate existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in‑office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
• The office is a professional, open‑space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and with or without notice.