Designer II
Location: Pittsfield, MA, or Troy, NY
*This role will include some hybrid flexibility following an initial training period. Salary range is $70k to $80k, *
Job Summary:
edm architecture & engineering, pc. (“edm”), a growing design firm, is seeking a talented Designer II to join their team. Reporting directly to the Manager of Design, the Designer II will play a key role in shaping the company's portfolio of commercial and residential projects, including mixed-use and high-end residential properties. These projects will require the application of advanced design techniques to ensure compliance with both company standards and industry-wide regulations and codes. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Designer looking to take their career to the next level.
Designer II Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, preferably from an accredited program.
- 5 years prior relevant experience; residential and commercial experience and familiarity with building codes preferred.
- Preferential consideration for candidates pursuing licensure.
- Strong project performance skills and ability to stay on time and within budget.
- Strong client service skills; ability to retain and build client relationships.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts verbally and in writing.
- Capable of working in both an integrated team and individual design environments.
- Possess a desire for continuous learning.
- Travel required to Pittsfield, MA office 2 to 4 times per month following training period.
Why You Should Apply:
- Growing, high-energy firm, with a strong commitment to design and engineering services.
- Significant career development and advancement opportunities.
- Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid-remote based schedule and flexible core hours
Designer II Job Responsibilities:
- Actively develops solutions for all project phases under guidance of project leadership.
- Provide creative and conceptual alignment in choice of building materials, systems, and development details.
- Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and external consultants.
- Understand the scope of services as outlined in project contract; identify issues as they arise.
- Monitor project deadlines and perform work within allotted timeframes; prepare status updates and communicate to leadership and internal clients.
- Participate in jobsite visits, client meetings, and presentations.
- Extensive, independent contact with clients, vendors' representatives, and project field personnel.
- Connect locally with relevant networks to build a network of professional connections; identify potential new clients and share with leadership.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and provide a high quality of customer service.
- Assist with new staff training in addition to the development of staff through interactions and informal mentorship.
- Understand moderate engineering design principles and concepts.
- Maintain knowledge of all applicable codes, safety requirements, and other standards.
About edm
edm is a collaborative engineering & design firm providing single-source delivery of all major design disciplines that effect change by improving where and how people live, work, and play. Founded in 1988, edm maintains offices in Pittsfield, MA, Farmington, CT, and Troy, NY, all positioned to provide superior communication and services to clients throughout the Northeast. edm takes pride in maximizing value through innovative design and effective project management for our public, private, corporate, commercial, institutional, and industrial clients.
By actively listening to our clients’ visions, we create designs that result in high performance buildings with lasting value.
edm architecture & engineering, pc. is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
