Architectural Designer

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full service, that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Entry-Level Architect/Designer with up to 5 years of experience, who thrives in a fast-paced and team-focused working environment. This position is open in our Middletown, CT or Albany, NY office. Employees of all levels are involved in every aspect of design from concept through construction. The ideal candidate is seeking advancement in their career and welcomes this opportunity to leverage Wendel’s established presence in the northeast region and grow our regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of conventional architecture assignments for projects of small to moderate size and complexity.
• Regular tasks include planning and design studies and production of architectural drawings.
• Assists others in the research and compilation of data, completing code analysis, writing project specifications, preparing reports and creating presentation materials.
• Knowledge of basic commercial construction and experience in detailing is a plus.
• Familiarity with Site/Civil, Structural & MEP/FP drawings and general concepts is a plus.
• Occasional local travel for project work required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed and non-licensed candidates that meet these criteria will be considered.
• Minimum of an associate’s degree in architecture and up to 5 years of working experience in a professional architecture firm is preferred.
• Ability to work successfully independently and within the context of a larger multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational skills to meet planned deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Must be able to effectively manage workload across multiple projects in a timely manner to maximize value to the company and our clients.
• Experience working in REVIT within a professional environment is preferred.
• Include relevant design and/or documentation portfolio when applying.
  
  

What We Offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
• Hybrid work policy
• Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k match
• PTO
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.
  

Salary Range: $58,400 - $82,700

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team: We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.