Architectural Designer II (Government)

This role is located in Washington, DC

Job Description

BKV Group seeks an intermediate Architectural Designer to join our Government team in Washington, DC. We’re looking for someone with a proactive and positive attitude and excellent organizational skills who seeks to thrive and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment. Ideally, we are looking for a well-rounded designer with experience working in all project phases. A must have for this position is experience working on Civic projects (e.g. City Halls, Courthouses, Fire/EMS, Police Stations, County Offices, and/or Law Enforcement).

  • Work with the Project Manager or Senior Project Architect in planning the layout of projects including determination of functional and spatial requirements and assists in preparing information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, and equipment.
  • Prepare project plans (scaled drawings) using computer assisted design software and equipment. Drafting using Revit.
  • Support the project team during construction administration phase – submittal reviews, ASIs, answering RFIs, etc.
  • Create 3D computer models using Google SketchUp or similar programs.
  • Assist team members with presentation boards and/or hand-outs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Architecture.
  • 4 – 8 years of experience in architecture.
  • Ability to initiate and develop design studies.
  • Strong design and graphic skills, and the ability to communicate design effectively.
  • Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, Office Suite.

Compensation range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

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BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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