Associate Architectural Specialist - Rail & Transit

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Job Description:

Opportunity :

Parsons is now hiring an experienced Associate  Architectural Specialist  to work on designs for a number of our active and  new transportation projects such as the Inglewood Transit Corridor in Los Angeles, The HART extension in Honolulu, the Austin, Texas transit project,  and new transit projects for  Seattle Sound Transit .

Ready to put your skills to work on Technical or Engineering projects? Parsons is seeking a candidate with a desire to enhance the fabric of our community and improve the quality of life in the Cities we work in.

In this role, you will perform a wide variety of difficult architectural assignments by applying architectural design standards, practices, and techniques. The incumbent at this level is proficient in developing creative architectural solutions. This role can be based in either Los Angeles ( Pasadena) or Seattle. This role offers hybrid remote working ( meaning permitted to work from home 2-3 days per week).

 Responsibilities :

Performs a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria, and preparing related reports.

Reviews CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers.  Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. 

Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.

Writes construction specifications and prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
Interfaces with suppliers as required.

Reviews supplier drawings and samples, and performs technical bid analyses.

Coordinates work with engineering and construction units at project site.  Reviews, approves, and issues detailed design and construction drawings and specifications prepared by others.

Provides technical guidance to lower-level Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project.

Keeps abreast of current technologies via technical subscriptions and attendance at conferences.

Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (or equivalent) is required and typically 5 years or more  of related experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Requires proficiency in the application of architectural design standards, practices, and techniques, as well as a demonstrated proficiency in sketching, rendering, model-building, and presentation drawing. Proficiency in CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with architectural design is also

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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