Lead Architect - Nuclear

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• Work on challenging assignments with an internationally recognized architectural/engineering firm focusing on power and power‑related projects, including first‑of‑a‑kind projects with unique requirements.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of architectural and engineering issues for power plant projects, related administration and security facilities, industrial projects, laboratories, and commercial facilities.
• Work with diverse clients, including National Laboratories, to implement designs that include emerging technologies and new carbon‑free energy sources.
• Coordinate architectural design with other disciplines and outside consultants such as laboratory consultants, civil, structural, HVAC, fire protection, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Develop and interpret the design basis criteria and produce architectural designs meeting each project’s functional requirements.
• Modify and adapt existing architectural design features to meet evolving situations and emerging design trends.
• Present architectural design recommendations and proposals to staff and clients.
• Assist in the preparation of 3D electronic design models, preliminary and final construction documents, and specification sections for buildings and equipment enclosures.
• Conduct code and life safety analysis for complex architectural designs and develop safety reference drawings.
• Conduct energy code analysis so that building envelope details are consistent with or exceed code requirements and are energy efficient.
• Review and coordinate vendor submittals for conformity with construction documents.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning through S&L’s system of processes and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide mentorship to less experienced architects and architectural designers.
• Occasional travel is required.

• Professional BA (5 year) or MA in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing commercial and industrial projects in 2D software such as AutoCAD or 3D software such as REVIT.
• Current registration as a licensed or registered architect and willingness to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions.
• NCARB membership or ability to obtain NCARB membership is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT (or comparable mainstream 3D software) is required.
• Proficiency in Micro Station is a plus but not required.
• Advanced 3D software modeling experience is required.
• Willingness to learn other 2D and 3D software platforms, as client needs dictate.
• Experience writing and/or reviewing architectural specifications is required.
• Experience utilizing building and life safety codes (IBC, IECC, NFPA, ADAAG, OSHA) is required.
• Experience developing project‑specific code analysis and life safety drawings is required.
• Experience utilizing materials and details used in commercial and industrial building designs is required.
• Experience collaborating with other disciplines and clients, and reviewing design drawings created by others.

• LEED Certification or Envision experience.
• Tekla, Open Buildings Designer.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting overall well‑being. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.