Emerging Professional

Life at PE

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an immediate need for an Architectural Designer for our Pittsburgh office. We are seeking dedicated, passionate team members with strong individual design and problem-solving skills for immediate opportunities as a Designer. This position requires the candidates to support project team leaders and produce presentations suitable for the Perkins Eastman team and clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Manager responsible for the individual project, the Designer I will be responsible for assisting in Master Planning, Site Planning and Building Design utilizing, 3D Modeling.
• Prepare program and schematic proposal, project layouts and develop designs in 3D using Revit or other 3D modeling software for client review/approval.
• Perform design computations, specifications, compiles data, and elementary architectural assignments.
• Assist with preparation of construction drawings and construction detailing for contractors.
• Review building codes to ensure that design complies with the minimum legal standards.
• Assist in the constructions administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and creating a master log of the project submittals.
• Prepare finished material sample boards, physical models, and graphic presentations for client approval.
• Assist the design team on projects from the Pre-Schematic Phase through Construction Documents.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
• Minimum 0 to 3 years of experience required large scale/urban planning.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to their team.
• Strong communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficiency with Revit, Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Rhino and other related design software is a plus.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $55k to $57k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.