Architectural Engineers

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for Architectural Engineers in Greenville, South Carolina, with opportunities available across three distinct categories: Architect, Senior Architect, and Principal Architect.

Each category is tailored to varying levels of expertise, responsibility, and leadership in architectural design and project execution

1. Architect

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide essential technical knowledge and perform
architectural work as described below. This position serves as a staff architect performing
architectural assignment of intermediate complexity.
* Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect or Area Lead Architect, analyze
and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems of
intermediate complexity in accordance with project requirements
* Develop and review specifications and design criteria
* Perform and check architectural analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and
systems; and solve technical problems of intermediate complexity
* Prepare code studies, specifications, design and detailing for buildings of intermediate
complexity
* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement
and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor
submittals
* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including
response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
* Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
* U.S. Citizenship required
* NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and minimum five (5) years of workrelated experience
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state,
and local codes and standards
* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project
management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
* Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
* Intermediate knowledge of discipline codes and standards
* Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes
and guidelines
* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
* Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word
processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on
commercial or industrial projects
* Proficiency executing EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D
computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline
environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
* Intermediate knowledge of:
- Building code analysis and application
- Architectural specifications
- Building planning and design
- Detailing of building envelopes
- Detailing of architectural materials and systems
- Review of vendor documents
* Proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D architectural design software such as Autodesk
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenBuildings, and Sketchup
* Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit software
Preferred Qualifications
* Registered Architect license
* Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the
requirements of ASME NQA-1
* Practical field experience
* EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
* Intermediate knowledge of:
- Site master planning
- Architectural programming
- Conceptual design of buildings and sites
- Renderings and 3D visualization
- Sustainable site and building design

2. Senior Architect

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical
knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific area and
acts as a representative of the architectural discipline ensuring technical accuracy in project
execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing architectural
assignments of advanced complexity.
* Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect, serve as an Area Lead providing
guidance/supervision to other architects and designers
* Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems
of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements
* Develop and review specifications and design criteria
* Perform and check architectural analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and
systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
* Prepare code studies, specifications, design and detailing for buildings of advanced
complexity
* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
* Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour
estimating and staff forecasting
* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement
and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor
submittals
* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including
response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
* Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
* U.S. Citizenship required
* NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and minimum ten (10) years of workrelated experience
* Registered Architect license
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state,
and local codes and standards
* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project
management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
* Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
* Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards

* Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes
and guidelines
* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
* Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word
processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
* Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services
on large industrial projects
* Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D
computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline
environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
* Advanced knowledge of:
- Building code analysis and application
- Architectural specifications
- Building planning and design
- Detailing of building envelopes
- Detailing of architectural materials and systems
* Proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D architectural design software such as Autodesk
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenBuildings, and Sketchup
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the
requirements of ASME NQA-1
* Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
* Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
* Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting
and project close-out
* Practical field experience
* EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
* NCARB certification
* Advanced knowledge of:
- Site master planning
- Architectural programming
- Conceptual design of buildings and sites
- Renderings and 3D visualization
- Sustainable site and building design
* Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit software

3. Principal Architect

Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical
knowledge and leadership as described below. This position has oversight of a specific project
area and acts as a representative of the architectural discipline ensuring technical accuracy in
project execution in all phases. This is a lead position on assigned projects performing
engineering assignments of advanced complexity.
* Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Architect, serve as a Supervising Lead
providing guidance/supervision to other architects and designers
* Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding technical solutions to problems
of advanced complexity in accordance with project requirements
* Develop and review specifications and design criteria
* Perform and check architectural analyses and calculations; specify materials, equipment and
systems; and solve technical problems of advanced complexity
* Prepare code studies, specifications, design and detailing for buildings of advanced
complexity
* Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors and clients
* Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
* Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost and schedule baselines
* Develop and review estimates, schedules and progress reports including effort-hour
estimating and staff forecasting
* Establish, control and report on material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
* Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement
and subcontracting including scopes of work, technical bid evaluations and review of vendor
submittals
* Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including
response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
* Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
* U.S. Citizenship required
* NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree and minimum fifteen (15) years of workrelated experience
* Registered Architect license
* Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state,
and local codes and standards
* Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project
management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
* Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
* Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards

* Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes
and guidelines
* Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
* Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word
processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
* Significant experience providing engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services
on large industrial projects
* Proficiency executing large EPC projects utilizing engineering analysis, 3D modeling and 2D
computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) automation tools in a multi-discipline
environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
* Advanced knowledge of:
- Building code analysis and application
- Architectural specifications
- Building planning and design
- Detailing of building envelopes
- Detailing of architectural materials and systems
* Proficiency in the use of 2D and 3D architectural design software such as Autodesk
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bentley OpenBuildings, and Sketchup
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the
requirements of ASME NQA-1
* Advanced knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
* Demonstrated experience managing and leading large projects
* Proficiency with project set-up, development of control-level schedules, progress reporting
and project close-out
* Practical field experience
* EPC project experience for the following industries:
- U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
- Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
- Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
* NCARB certification
* Advanced knowledge of:
- Site master planning
- Architectural programming
- Conceptual design of buildings and sites
- Renderings and 3D visualization
- Sustainable site and building design
* Proficiency in the use of Autodesk Revit software