Job: Designer II, Architecture - Boston

Jobing Description

Requisition/Vacancy No. 61284BR
Position Title Designer II, Architecture - Boston
Job Category Architecture and Design
Business Line Transportation
Office Region USA - Northeast
Office Location US - Boston, MA
Why Choose AECOM? AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.
About the Business Line Transportation We provide professional services in areas such as aviation, transit, freight rail, highways and bridges, planning, and ports and marine. Our global network of top-tier specialists delivers comprehensive services over the full life cycle of a project to benefit clients in government and private industries.
Job Description

Role:

Under the direction of a Project Architect, Project Designer or Project Manager, the candidate will be responsible for conducting architectural studies, preparing presentation drawings, developing design concepts and design criteria and other program information, and also preparing reports, calculations, and detailed design and construction drawings.

Performs routine to advanced applications involving the use of computer aided software. Assists and participates in the design process, with an emphasis on the preparation of drawings and graphics to express the project s design intent. Prepares rendered plans, sections, elevations, concept diagrams and 3D modeling using Auto CAD, Sketch Up and other presentation tools.

Must have experience with AutoCAD, Sketchup, Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Revit. Must be proficient with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, MS Excel and MS Word.

Must be willing to work in a highly energized architectural design environment, and will at times need to put in extra effort to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

* Participates, through 2D and 3D modeling process, in the design of projects

* Prepares presentation drawings

* Participates in the preparation of working drawings and sketches

* Coordinates needs of projects with senior members of the design team

* Works with senior staff in preparing plans, specifications and preliminary construction layouts and cost estimates.

Requirements:

* Minimum Professional Degree in Architecture and 2-5 years of related experience

What We Offer AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.