Senior Architect

Relocation Authorized:

National - Family

Telework Type:

Part-Time Telework

Work Location:

Reston, VA

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

This role will support design development of architectural designs for the project site by preparing studies, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. Work with other architects, engineers and designers and other technical disciplines in a team environment. The role is at the Reston, Virginia office.

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the architectural work for a small size project or assignment in support of a global business unit or staff group to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications.
• Develops and interprets design criteria and specifications for complex architectural infrastructure. Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders.
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
• Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendations.
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups.
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations.
• When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups. Reviews and checks work of others as assigned.

Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates conceptual and detailed phases of the architectural work to include the preparation of original design layouts, details, drawings and specifications, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions.
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders.
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client,…