Education & Experience: BS Degree in Architecture

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
Ten (10) years of relevant work experience
Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101
Industrial experience in facility layout design for industrial type equipment and manufacturing
Commercial practice experience
Familiarity with National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, CFR and ABA

Nice to Have:
Facility security architectural experience.
Familiarity with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs.
Architectural Registration is preferred
Candidates who have possessed an active DOE clearance (“L” or “Q”) within the past two years are preferred.

Duties
Provide architectural staff augmentation services. Primary responsibilities include analysis of existing facilities and space planning; development of design criteria, facility conceptual design, and construction drawings; fire protection design including fire barriers and penetration seals; coordination with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines; materials research and specification development; building code research, analysis, and compliance; preparation of CSI specifications; vendor document reviews, construction oversight, and project closeout. Architectural services shall be provided using processes and procedures identified by the end user.
Programmatic guidance will be provided by the end user.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Education: BS Degree in Architecture.

Experience/Skills:
The following experience/skills are required for this position:
1. Industrial experience in facility layout design for industrial type equipment and manufacturing
2. Commercial practice experience
3. Familiarity with National Codes and Standards such as IBC, AISC, AWS, NFPA, OSHA, CFR
and ABA.
4. Working knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Code 101
5. Knowledge of preparation of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) formatted specifications.
6. Passive Fire Protection Design Skills – Fire Barriers/Penetration Seals
7. Working knowledge of MicroStation CADD (AutoCAD experience with willingness to learn
MicroStation is acceptable.)
8. Ten (10) years of relevant work experience

The following experience/skills are preferred but not required for this position:
1. Facility security architectural experience.
2. Familiarity with cost estimating and quantity takeoffs.
3. Architectural Registration is preferred