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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

As a recent graduate with an architectural degree, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the general direction of a licensed Architect. You will perform architectural and/or interior design assignments while also contributing to the development and coordination of signage and wayfinding programs, particularly for large-scale transportation and other complex projects. This role requires a solid working knowledge of architectural standards, practices, and techniques, along with the ability to integrate clear, consistent signage and wayfinding into the overall design.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards for specific architectural or interior design tasks from general design information, in accordance with established standards, procedures, and client requirements.
• Compile data, specifications, rough sketches, and other inputs and formalize them into working drawings and/or models.
• Utilize technical manuals to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Compile data and perform dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design layouts.
• Produce drawings and specifications that have been redlined by others.
• Research and develop design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
• Inspect architectural or interior design features on project sites and record existing conditions.
• Interface with other project team members to set goals and meet shared deadlines.

Signage & Wayfinding Integration

• Undertake signage and wayfinding tasks as part of broader architectural and interior design assignments.
• Assist in the development of signage and wayfinding programs for transportation and other complex projects.
• Work directly with the signage team and associated disciplines to provide project-specific signage and wayfinding solutions that are accurate, clear, and consistent within defined project parameters.
• Coordinate signage and wayfinding elements within drawings and construction documents to ensure alignment with overall architectural intent, user experience, and client standards.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of related architectural and/or interior design experience.
• Completion of the NCARB Intern Development Program or related program and progress toward architectural licensure is preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in signage and wayfinding, particularly for transportation or other large-scale projects, is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of architectural and/or interior design standards, practices, and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sketching, rendering, model-building, and presentation drawing
• Demonstrated proficiencies in both AutoCAD and Revit software, as well as other PC software packages typically associated with architectural and interior design.
• Ability to integrate signage and wayfinding concepts into architectural designs and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in ensuring clarity, consistency, and accuracy of graphic and written information.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with architects, engineers, signage specialists, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established schedules and project deadlines.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $55,000 - $105,000

 

This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.

 

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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