Architectural Designer 1

THE POSITION

As an Architectural Designer 1 with the Department of Labor & Industry, you will play a vital role in designing, updating, and organizing important state-owned and leased spaces. This position provides opportunities to learn architectural processes, collaborate with professionals, and support renovation planning. You will assist in creating layouts and reviewing project details that help improve agency operations. Step into the Architectural Designer 1 position and help support thoughtful design and facility planning.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the design and renovation of state-owned and leased facilities by preparing plans, coordinating project activities, and assisting with architectural processes. As an Architectural Designer 1, you will perform the following duties:

Project Coordination: Assist with renovation projects, attend design meetings, and participate in site visits
Plan Preparation: Prepare floor plans and specifications for minor projects and ensure work complies with requirements
Layout Design: Create office layouts using AutoCAD and assist with preparing documents for leased facility projects
Interagency Collaboration: Coordinate with lessors, contractors, architects, engineers, DGS, and program offices
Facility Support: Work with maintenance staff on L and I Building renovations and assist with disposition of unneeded facilities
Plan Management: Maintain electronic building plans and convert hard copy plans into CAD format

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the training program for an Architectural Designer Trainee; or
One year of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design work.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

Work Location: In person