Architecture Designer III

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Architecture Designer III to join our Orange Architecture studio, Los Angeles or San Diego. This is a pivotal role to work on one of the most exciting, large and complex local projects! 

The successful candidate will understand the value of leveraging the design platform that AECOM offers, which is access and collaboration with industry leading designers and technical experts in nearly every design and engineering field. The current and near-term projects that this position would support will be transformational to the communities in which they exist.

Internally, this position will provide the opportunity to serve as an integral part of a planning and design practice that includes planners, landscape architects, architects, interior designers, engineers, and business development professionals. The position will require the ability to support design visions, concepts, and overall design process for complex multi-layered design problems and solutions.

About Our Practice

US West Buildings + Places has a vast market spread and geography, providing opportunities across a wide range of project typologies, including Science & Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Commercial, Aerospace, Higher Education, Industrial and Process, Transportation, Aviation, Sports and Federal market sectors across the western United States and beyond. As a dynamic team of Architects, Planners, and Engineers we strive to incorporate beauty, sustainability, resiliency, equity, and innovation in our projects.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Performing basic architectural/engineering calculations.

• Design Development and idea generation

• Detailed Design & Documentation

• Preparing specifications, reports, presentations and related data tables.

• Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups.

• Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.

• Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets. 

• May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.

• May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture degree plus 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Autodesk Revit

• US Citizenship required due to the nature of the work

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture

• 5 years of experience as an Architect or Architectural Designer on a variety of building types

• Ability to become a licensed architect in the future

• Experience with Adobe Suite , Autodesk Revit, Enscape, Rhino

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Proficient in Rendering software, preferrable 3ds Max, Corona, D5 Render, blender, or Enscape

• Revit based tools such as pyRevit or other open-source python-based framework, Dynamo scripts

• AI integration for design optioneering, entourage/image editing

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.