At PS&S, you will collaborate with a team of architects and designers to develop design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the construction administration phase of a project. You will be successful because you already know how to translate sketches and documents into working drawings and can research technical issues when they arise. Your work ethic, combined with your commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes PS&S the perfect place to nurture your career.

What We Offer

• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including remote, hybrid and on-site. When working at PS&S you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and progressive mindset are championed.
• We foster a work environment thats inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our services reflect the people we serve.
• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our 3 pillars of PS&S: Technical Excellence, Project Management and Business Development along with our diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. You can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you are a part of and our business.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

Position Summary - Architectural Designer

Under supervision the Designer, provides design assistance for a wide variety of project types, including architecture, renovation work, new buildings, and interiors work. Building Types include commercial, institutional, federal, transportation and utility clients. Performs routine assignments which are defined with supervisor and require the application of standard design techniques, procedures, and criteria.

• Prepares basic plans, details, and initial set up work on projects.
• Prepares 3D imaging using proprietary software for client and in house presentations as directed by Studio Lead.
• Learns basic code evaluation procedure and information gathering requirements for review with Studio Lead.
• Supports efforts for studies and reports and assists with preparation of routine technical reports or sections of reports.
• Assists with sheet set up on project drawings, drawing schedules, plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Assists with pick up of redline markings on drawings and completion of work.
• Individual can work proficiently on their own with direction from Studio Lead.
• Capable of recognizing when to ask questions so they may continue with work efficiently within their time schedule for the project while limiting interruptions of the supervisor and workflow of others on the project team.
• Generates take offs for cost estimates and performs architectural square foot or other appropriate calculations in support of architectural activities involving the design of architectural systems, components, or features.
• Gathers and records information such as product information and cut sheets to be used for cost estimating and specifications.

• Bachelor of Architecture Degree
• In process of fulfilling Designer requirements / path for licensure
• 2 to 5 years of Experience in an Architectural Office.
• Capable of using and proficient experience with AutoCAD, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Revit
• Sketch-up, 3D software, Rendering software, Photoshop
• Working knowledge of design software
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good oral and written communication skills