Architectural Drafter - Collaborative Environment

Architectural Designer

Seeking Early Career Level experience: 3-5 years of experience

This position requires US Citizenship to work on US federal government projects.

Location Options:

• Chicago, IL (Hybrid) - Preferred

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. We are growing and adding several disciplines of drafters to our design practice. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Principle Areas of Responsibility:

• Utilize industry-standard modeling and productivity software and equipment to create and modify architectural documents and working drawings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design staff to produce building designs that are coherent and feasible.
• Draw detailed and rough scale plans, sections, and elevations for various structures, based upon preliminary concepts, sketches, specifications, calculations, and other provided data as communicated by senior design staff.
• Acquire and assemble the information needed to finish architectural drawings and visit job sites when necessary to gather required information.
• Assist Architects during preliminary design phases by creating on-the-fly design sketches and models for analysis and modification.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers, production technicians, and clients as necessary to identify design problems and develop effective solutions.
• Assist in ongoing projects to standardize and unify design document standards by participating in meetings and preparing presentation materials as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an architectural drafter
• 2+ years of experience with Autodesk Revit software
• 2+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilities
• Able to work within strict deadlines.
• Excellent technical communication skills with Architects, Engineers, and project management personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in drafting plus 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience providing A&E services on Design-Build, Commercial Building, and Federal contracts.
• Production use and understanding of REVIT required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

More About Us:

Exp Federal delivers full-service Architectural & Engineering and Design-Build solutions. You will be part of an expanding team that works collaboratively across our wider exp Federal design studios. As part of a project team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that keep you engaged and showcase your individual talents. We believe in identifying potential in people and then providing opportunities to achieve success.

Our employees work on complex projects that require innovative, efficient solutions, and collaboration across various disciplines. Joining our team is a commitment to meaningful work supporting federal government clients across multiple sectors. Employees and clients alike will look to you for results that exceed their expectations.

Our Values:

Respect: We respect people, honor diversity, and treat each other fairly. These are the cornerstones of our culture and the key to our culture and the key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.

Unquestioned Integrity: We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as individuals and as a corporation. We’re people who meet routine, everyday obligations with honesty.

Safety: We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our employees and protection of our assets and the environment. Our goal is zero work-related injuries.

Customer Service: We listen and respond to the changing needs of our customers, the industry, and the environment, and draw upon lessons learned from our experiences around the world.

Impeccable Quality: We recognize that quality is fundamental in all our operations — it is everyone’s responsibility. We have established procedures, assessments, and continuous improvement processes in place to ensure the quality of our work.

Sustainability: We understand the impact of our work on the environment and that sustainability is a part of everything we do. We work with customers to provide responsible, efficient, healthy, and effective project solutions to reduce our overall environmental impact.

What We Offer:

• ⌚ Exponential full-time professional growth and development
• ⏩ Fast-paced and professional work culture
• ⚕ ️Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  1. Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  2. Company HSA funding contributions