Job Description
JKAE Employer Reno, NV, USLocation:
Tue, Oct 14 '25Posted On $50,000 - $106,000 annually Pay:
At JKAE, we believe that lifestyle and great design go hand-in-hand. With three offices in California (Auburn, Truckee and San Jose) and one office in Nevada (Reno), we are strategically grounded in locations that offer our team various levels of projects that challenge the intellect as well as provide opportunity to deliver innovative design and engineering solutions. If you decide to practice the art of Architecture or Engineering with JKAE, you will be joining an award-winning team while simultaneously enjoying the beautiful Sierra Nevada or Bay Area. We are community-oriented and family-focused. If you are looking to join a great firm, work with a staff that is energetic and motivated, and seek excellent benefits, JKAE is the place for you. We would be excited to review your qualifications if you feel you are a match for this position.
Description Full-time Designer positions are available for project collaboration in all of our offices. Candidates must be committed to design excellence, interested in the crafts of architecture and engineering, and working familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD. This position assumes growth opportunities and mentorship towards licensure and beyond.
Responsibilities - Support the development of design documentation of building(s), participating in the process from the idea phase to construction completion.
- Produce models and 3D renderings for client presentation using Lumion, SketchUp, Enscape or Adobe Photoshop.
- Create and Manage construction documents in BIM/Revit and/or AutoCAD.
- Assist in the design documentation process working directly with Project Architects and other designers.
- Assist with maintaining and updating drafting and design standards and templates.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines to create a complete set of construction documents.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
- At least 1 year of relevant architectural experience
- Proficiency with design software including BIM/Revit as well as familiarity with Sketch-Up or other graphic programs like InDesign, Photoshop, etc.
- Working knowledge of building codes and regulations, including ADA and Title 24 a plus
- Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Effective written, graphic, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as under the direction of a project manager
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and experience in coordinating with architectural and structural engineering team, clients, consultants, and contractors
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL Please Submit In PDF Format Only The Following - One-page cover letter briefly describing your relevant experience and interests
- Resume
- Samples of relevant work
$50,000 - $106,000 Annually
Actual offered salary for this position varies, depending on candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. We do not anticipate individuals hired into this position will start at or near the top half of the range listed; the decision will be based on each individual case. Salary range listed does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.
JKAE is an equal opportunity employer.
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