Career Center
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Washington, DC
Posted: 09-May-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Salary Details:
Required Education:
Internal Number: 23.0509-01
Immediate full-time positions for Architects / Designers / Urban Designers
KGP design studio is a small Urban Design Architecture firm in Washington, DC, focusing on the public realm and transportation. We are passionate about our role in the transformation as urban areas step up to the current challenges. We are looking for team members to join us and share these goals. Small but impactful, KGP is changing how we move in, around, and experience DC and the region producing facilities such as major urban spaces/corridors, transit and rail stations, active mobility facilities, TOD plans, and bridges.
(APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. DO NOT SUBMIT VIA WEBSITE)
Positions for Architects / Designers / Urban Designers at our Washington, DC office are immediately open for applicants with the following experience:
Expertise and Abilities
- Five years minimum professional experience
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Extensive professional Revit Architecture experience, and Microsoft Office experience are required.
- Autodesk products, Microstation, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite experience, are a plus.
- Management of projects, construction administration, and writing skills for reports and proposals.
- Must have strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills and experience coordinating with architectural teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Excellent understanding of construction details, methods, and materials.
- Architect license and LEED accreditation are a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Urban Design of large and small public realm projects such as Infrastructure/Station Planning and Design, Urban Corridor Plan, and Pedestrian and Active Mobility Facilities.
- Manage Architectural and Urban Design projects such as a major intermodal station, station design (commuter, light rail, BRT, and heavy rail), bridge design, commercial, and residential.
- Progress the project’s vision by leading and collaborating with team members, clients, public agencies, and stakeholders with graphically and verbally clear, concise communication and presentations.
- Participate in design and production using Revit BIM and coordinate production of architectural documents, construction documents, and specifications.
- Manage the development of projects from concept to construction documentation with a balance of design and technical expertise.
Contact us to explore your future, grow, learn, and make an impact at KGP. This can be an opportunity to shape the firm’s future.
Please visit www.kgpds.com for more information on our firm.
We apologize in advance if we do not respond to your application. We will contact you if we would like to set up an interview or have further questions regarding your application.
KGP design studio is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: (DO NOT SUBMIT VIA WEBSITE)
Submit a cover letter, resume, and sample portfolio combined in one (1) PDF file and include salary requirements and qualifications to work in the United States, and please indicate where you heard about this available position. Attention your cover letter to "HR Manager". Send the file to career@kgpds.com.
Include the position you are applying for and your name in the subject line of your email only (Architect - Name). Only candidates that meet our criteria may be contacted. No phone calls, please.
