Junior Architect

RWE Planning Design is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Architect with 2–5 years of professional experience to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in architectural design, documentation, and Revit who is eager to continue growing professionally while contributing to a variety of healthcare, tenant improvement, renovation, and ground-up construction projects.

Responsibilities

Conceptual Design & Planning

• Assist the Design Lead in developing conceptual plans based on client goals, budget, and site conditions
  

• Perform initial building and zoning code reviews
  

• Research jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes
  

• Create sketches, renderings, and 3D models to communicate design ideas
  

• Coordinate with consultants and assist in preparing client deliverables
  

Space Planning & Technical Design

• Participate in space planning focused on functionality, accessibility, and workflow
  

• Develop and coordinate floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details
  

• Utilize Revit to produce and coordinate project drawings
  

• Coordinate with engineering consultants and internal project teams
  

• Participate in design development meetings and client coordination
  

Code Compliance & Documentation

• Apply local building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards
  

• Prepare permit and construction document sets with guidance from senior architects
  

• Gain experience with healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements
  

Project Support & Collaboration

• Participate in site visits, field verification, and construction coordination
  

• Collaborate with architects, consultants, interior designers, and contractors
  

• Participate in client meetings and presentations
  

• Utilize RWE software systems for project workflow, scheduling, and meeting documentation
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
  

• 2-5 years of professional architectural experience required
  

• Strong working knowledge of Revit required
  

• Experience producing construction documents and coordinating drawing sets
  

• Basic understanding of building codes, zoning requirements, and accessibility standards

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  

• Desire to pursue (or continue pursuing) architectural licensure
  

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
  

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  
• 401k with company match
  
• Long-term/short-term disability
  
• Life Insurance
  
• PTO
  
• Paid holidays