Architecture Designer III

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Architecture Designer III to join our Orange Architecture studio,
Los Angeles or San Diego
. This is a pivotal role to work on one of the most exciting, large and complex local projects!

The successful candidate will understand the value of leveraging the design platform that AECOM offers, which is access and collaboration with industry leading designers and technical experts in nearly every design and engineering field. The current and near‑term projects that this position would support will be transformational to the communities in which they exist.

Internally, this position will provide the opportunity to serve as an integral part of a planning and design practice that includes planners, landscape architects, architects, interior designers, engineers, and business development professionals. The position will require the ability to support design visions, concepts, and overall design process for complex multi‑layered design problems and solutions.

US West Buildings + Places has a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Design Development and idea generation
• Detailed Design & Documentation
• Preparing specifications, reports, presentations and related data tables.
• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets.
• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

• Bachelor of Architecture degree plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Autodesk Revit
• US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 5 years of experience as an Architect or Architectural Designer on a variety of building types
• Ability to become a licensed architect in the future
• Experience with Adobe Suite , Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Rhino
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Proficient in Rendering software, preferrable 3ds Max, Corona, D5 Render, blender, or Enscape
• Revit based tools such as py Revit or other open-source python-based framework, Dynamo scripts
• AI integration for design optioneering, entourage/image editing

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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