McKinley – Architectural Designer

In its third decade of service, McKinley Architecture and Engineering is a full-service architectural and engineering firm that designs educational, commercial/retail, industrial, warehouse, governmental and institutional buildings.

As an Architectural Designer, a typical day might include the following:

Produce layout plans, rough-in plans and elevations in Revit/AutoCAD

• Convert CAD drawings/equipment layouts into Revit and provide updates
• Coordinate/communicate with architects/engineers/designers
• Compile drawings for approval, production and distribution
• Identify and communicate design discrepancies and making appropriate modifications
• Interpret architectural, engineering or construction drawings
• Produce plans, sections, elevations, and details to convey architectural design and construction information
• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures, and draft technical details
• Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or any other member of the administration

To land this gig, you need to have:

• Experience/proficiency in design skills in Autodesk products and other computer-aided design software
• Associates Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2-5 years of experience working at an architectural or design firm
• A strong technical background in a variety of different building materials
• The ability to ideate quickly through verbal communication, hand sketches and 3D models