Architecture / design / development - architect

Architecture

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

As an Architectural Designer, you will contribute to a variety of design projects, research, and analysis to support our diverse and innovative Design practice. This position is collaborative with colleagues and will work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco’s construction and real estate arms to complete projects that are vertically integrated in the enterprise.

Responsible for the delivery of projects from design concept through final completion of deliverables and submissions with a high level of quality.

Able to conduct analysis of various data sets, develop and document design and urban planning concept, and create project presentations.

Assists with project management and serves as a key client liaison.

Provides technical assistance on topics related to planning, the regulatory environment, urban design, and site design for a variety of project types and scales.

Attends meetings with public- and private-sector clients, including governmental entities.

Represents LJC in the community and at civic events.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.

Demonstrated competence with AutoCAD/Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, GIS, and 3D modeling tools.

Demonstrates a consistent understanding of the delivery and implementation of design thinking.

We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.

2025 ENR Midwest - Midwest Contractor (#1).

2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms - Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).

2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.