Architect II at Woolpert

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.Architect IILocation: Chicago ILSalary Range: $90126.00 to $113200.00 per yearWorkplace Type: Applicants may be considered for hybrid telework optionsbased on assessment of job responsibilities access to internet/technology and applicant suitability.SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE: Work from the designs of others under supervision.Perform routine and limited assignments using prescribed methods.Accurately model the specified work or portion of the work using Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software or other software or tools appropriate to the situation.Exercise good judgement by identifying potential problems and preparing solutions for review by the Project Lead Architect.Under the supervision of the Project Lead Architect prepare alternative solutions related to functional relationships among building elements relative efficiency of alternative layout options massing and visual assessment of alternate building organizational concepts and prepare visual presentations and renderings of proposed solutions for presentation to clients.Under the supervision of the Project Lead Architect prepare alternative solutions related to technical relationships between building elements or systems such as floor/wall roof/wall grade/foundations and others for review by the Project Lead.Prepare the alternate solutions in problem solving describe the intended solutions to the supervisor-identifying the pros and cons of the proposed solutions to facilitate the Project Leads ability to make a decision or to request for additional studies or research.Research building materials assemblies and resources to identify appropriateness for an intended use.Research includes product research availability and suitability for use sustainability thermal or moisture resistance properties and fire resistance ratings among others.In conjunction with Project Lead Architect may confirm that selected materials meet or exceed code or client required criteria.Research zoning and building code requirements prepare reports summarizing the requirements for the building or a portion of the building such as a fire exit stair.Prepare solutions incorporating the requirements for review by the Project Lead Architect.Utilize the following software applications: Building Information Modeling Software AutoCAD Sketchup Rhino Grasshopper Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop Illustrator InDesign and others and Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.Applicants may be considered for hybrid telework options based on assessment of job responsibilities access to internet/technology and applicant suitability.Qualifies for company Employee Referral ProgramREQUIREMENTS: Must have a Bachelors degree in Architecture or related and (4) four years experience in job offered or relevant architecture-related lieu will accept a Masters degree in Architecture or related plus 2 years of experience in job offered or relevant architecture-related occupation.Must have the following:1) Extensive working knowledge of 3D design software such as Revit Rhino 3DS Max Vray and Grasshopper as well as the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign)(2) Superior design skills related to the design of large and complex buildings including mixed-use educational commercial and/or mission critical facilities.(3) Working knowledge of US based codes such as the current International Building Code and standards related to accessibility and sustainabilty such as ADA LEED.(4) Architectural licenseApply at out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit train compensate and promote regardless of race religion color national origin sex disability age veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting To all agencies:Please no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolperts Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolperts applicant process is hired no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. Key Skills APIs,Pegasystems,Spring,SOAP,.NET,Hybris,Solution Architecture,Service-Oriented Architecture,Adobe Experience Manager,J2EE,Java,Oracle Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 90126 - 113200