Technical Designer - Critical Facilities

Your Role 
 
Our Critical Facilities practice area is unique, having the ability to draw expertise from and collaborate with all of Gensler’s practice areas to serve clients based on the client’s history. For example, building teams of experts in Gensler’s Critical Facilities and Health and Wellness Practices collaborate and share their respective expertise to deliver data centers for healthcare providers. Beyond data centers, our critical facilities team delivers projects for high performance/research/supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will collaborate with our design team to develop innovative design solutions as well as coordinate the design through the phase of a project.  The ask will be to translate the architect/ designer’s sketches and documents into realized 2D/3D models and images, you will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team. Your role is critical in the design and delivery of world-class Data Centers and other Critical Facilities projects. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career. 
 
What You Will Do 

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver informed project solutions based on market expertise and an understanding of client goals 
• Documentation coordination with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.) 
• Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants 
• Resolve complex technical and design issues with team to produce innovative, technical, constructible solutions  
• Lead and support the design team from concept to execution of the project 
• Responsible for delivery of documents with design intent and top-notch technical quality 
• Process submittals/substitution requests during construction and address RFIs 
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project 
• Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project 
• Review and contribute to proposals and contracts with the Design Manager 
• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships 

 
Your Qualifications 
 
Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or equivalent 
• 3-8 years of related project experience 
• Must have experience or interest in Critical Facilities; completed data center projects 
• Strong proficiency with Revit experience desired, BIM360, Navisworks,Enscape, AutoCAD also beneficial. 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and/or SketchUp 
• Knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes 
• LEED accreditation is a plus 
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and parametric design software, including Grasshopper, a plus 
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and sustainable building practices required. Portfolios should include at least 1 project with this particular focus, and candidates should be prepared to talk to this in their interview, specially built projects with LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard , Fitwell and /or Net Zero Building certification 

 
Your Design Technology Qualifications  

Essential:  

• Deep knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery. 
• Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination, and clash detection. 
• Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Escape/ other rendering mediums.  
• Experience in creating FF&E schemes and developing them through detailed technical     specification. 

 
Desirable:  

• Working knowledge in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews. 
• Ability to deliver efficient design and coordinate with both local and international teams alike.  

Applications we work with:  

• Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks  
• Collaboration - BIM360 •  
• Computational Design - Grasshopper, Dynamo  
• Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools  
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax , 
• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe    Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, •  
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity ,Development – C#, Pytho

Life at Gensler 

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests. 

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.  

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.