About the Role
Under close supervision, performs basic architectural assignments receiving specific and detailed instruction as to tasks required and results expected. Responsible for working with the project team to assist overall effort of completing various project phases.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. as directed by others utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
- Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Develops, modifies, and/or reviews drawings ensuring the incorporation of design intent with direction from the project designer or more senior design professionals.
- Works closely with the design team and assists to complete projects on aggressive schedules.
- Assists in developing project scope, plan, and services and during the contract process.
- Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
- Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
- Builds models for client/project team review.
- Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
- Performs product research; assists project designers and project architects with materials selection and system research.
- Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
- May assist team in construction administration document management.
- May mentor and direct the work of intern staff.
- Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Location
- Washington D.C.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1 to 3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 to $70,000
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Free mental wellness resources
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage
- Matching contributions to our 401(K) plan
- Retirement planning guidance
- Financial support for continued learning
- Study prep for licensure exams
- CEU credit opportunities
- Mentorship programs
- Paid professional memberships
About the Company
- HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time.
- We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet.
- Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.
Equal Opportunity
- HOK is an EEO, including disability/vets.
