Senior Architect

Hillsboro, Oregon, United States

• Category: Architectural Engineering

Description

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Overview

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods.

What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are currently hiring a talented and experienced Senior Architect to join our team of experts in delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients. You will play a pivotal role in designing and shaping the future of advanced industrial, semiconductor, and high-tech manufacturing facilities. You will work closely with our clients, engineering teams, and other professionals to ensure that projects meet and exceed industry standards. If you are a registered architect with a passion for cutting-edge technology, your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the quality, compliance, and innovation of our designs. This position is a hybrid position, requiring occasional onsite work. Fully remote or travel work arrangements for this role are not available. Local candidates are encouraged to apply, but relocation assistance can be provided for well-qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Lead the architectural design and planning for projects within the industrial, semiconductor, and high-tech manufacturing sectors.

Conduct comprehensive code analysis and ensure strict adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Oversee code conformance, ensuring that all designs meet or exceed established guidelines.

Oversee and participate in peer reviews to maintain high-quality architectural standards.

Coordinate closely with various disciplines within the organization to collaborate, optimize, and improve work, staff sharing by participating in multi-discipline strategy sessions, and develop innovative and practical architectural solutions.

Prepare and present project proposals, design concepts, and progress updates to clients and stakeholders.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and team members.

Stay up-to-date with changes in building codes, regulations, and industry trends, and ensure project compliance.

Perform field verifications / site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. May troubleshoot design problems in the field during construction.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited architectural program.

A Registered Architect (RA) license in good standing.

The ability to lead a project team and manage the workload of multiple projects of varying complexity.

Proven experience in code analysis and understanding of building codes and regulations (such as egress, fire-resistant assemblies, occupancy, and building types).

Proficiency in relevant design software and tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Familiarity with Hazardous Production Materials (HPM) and chemical storage design principles and regulations.

Experience performing field verifications and site walks to identify, verify, resolve, and incorporate solutions into design packages. Ability to troubleshoot design problems in the field.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team. 

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Company

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SSOE Group

SSOE was founded in 1948 and currently has more than 20 locations worldwide. We are a project delivery firm for architecture, engineering, and construction management, with projects in 40 countries.

SSOE offers program management services from design through construction, to commissioning and start-up, for seamless project delivery. SSOE’s focus is using the appropriate project delivery method for your goals, including Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), which brings our clients better and faster results through more integrated teams and advanced technologies. 

Even when a more traditional delivery model is used, you’ll see significant benefits from the collaboration strategies and technological capabilities our leadership in VDC necessitates.

98% of clients surveyed would recommend us to a colleague.

105% of our fee has been returned to our clients in project savings over the last 5 years.

150 of our clients have been with us for over 20 years.