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Architectural Designer
Job Description
As an Architectural Designer, you will work under the supervision of Project Managers and Associates, participating in all phases of the design process, including construction document production. You will prepare schematic design drawings, design development drawings, and contribute to construction documents using AutoCAD. Your role may also include marketing services and office administration tasks.
Responsibilities
- Prepare schematic design drawings and design development drawings.
- Contribute to construction documents using AutoCAD.
- Assist with project tracking and familiarize with the database system.
- Engage in marketing services and office administration as needed.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD is a must.
- 2-5 years of experience in roofing or capital improvement projects.
- Excellent design and technical skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative in all tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 2-5 years of architectural experience is a plus, but not required.
- Self-motivated, dependable, thorough, and engaged.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe programs is required.
- K-12 educational design experience is a plus.
- Experience with Revit and other computer-generated rendering software is a plus.
- Completion of an architectural undergraduate degree in the US is a plus, but not required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $31.25/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Trenton,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $26 - $31