Electrical Heat Trace (EHT) Designer joining Wood's Canada Projects team to deliver critical projects in energy transition and renewables. Hybrid opportunity based in Edmonton, AB.
About the role
- Join Otak, an architecture firm, as a Design Technician in Denver assisting in dynamic projects through all design phases. Collaborate on various types of developments, creating innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
- Work on dynamic projects as a fully integrated member of the design team, participating at all phases of design.
- Develop a thorough understanding of a projects design philosophy and provide input in developing a design and building performance strategy.
- Work alongside project team members to create BIM models, technical drawings, renderings, colored elevations, and other graphic documents for meetings, presentations, and submittals.
- Collaborate with internal and external team members to define the overall design direction, coordinate building systems, develop architectural design details, and prepare documents to support the design review and construction processes.
- Hone problem solving skills through iteration and development of innovative solutions to solve technical and design challenges.
- Assist in the research of materials and systems necessary to execute the project, including for sustainability, aesthetic, constructability, and building enclosure applications.
- Assist in field verification, including field measurements and record documentation.
- Review shop drawings and material samples for conformance with design.
- Participate in maintaining contact with clients, consultants, and contractors during all project phases, including marketing and client/owner presentations as required.
- Gain experience in a professional setting, working with team members, consultants, clients, and other Otak disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field
- 3 to 8 years of professional architectural experience
- Profound enthusiasm for exploring and creating innovative design solutions that make a meaningful impact on peoples lives
- Collaborative communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Resourcefulness, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate in a variety of mediums, including computer modeling, hand sketching, model building, rendering, etc.
- Experience using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is required
- Experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, V-ray, or other 3D modeling software is a plus
- Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Knowledge of architectural principles including:
- Knowledge of principles of sustainability and integrated design.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Project Delivery methods.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with diverse project team members.
- Knowledge of building materials and systems and able to develop construction details.
- Knowledge of basic structural systems and MEP systems to ensure proper coordination of the work produced by such disciplines.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- discretionary performance bonuses
- no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA
- 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
- a hybrid work schedule
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
- a commuter allowance (based on your office location)
- support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
- relocation assistance may be provided
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