Senior Architectural Designer

100% Employee-Owned  At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.   Comprehensive Benefits Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.   TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.    **All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.**TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.   *Pre-Employment Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.   ***Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*** TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

Required Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Architectural Drafting & Design, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

8+ years of progressive architectural experience, including leadership of design and construction document development for complex building projects.

Demonstrated experience leading the development and coordination of design and construction document packages.

Experience producing construction documents and construction sets using industry-standard software.

Strong understanding of building systems, wall assemblies, construction detailing, building codes, and construction methods.

Experience supporting construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting during construction.

Ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Experience mentoring, directing, and delegating work to junior-level staff.

Familiarity with drawing quality control (QC) processes and document review procedures.

Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD; experience with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Corporate, industrial, educational, or government project experience preferred.