ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON/TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Company: AIA Seattle
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 30, 2024

Job Description:

ARCHITECTURAL HELP WANTED: ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON/TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Soltner Group, Architects is looking to fill an immediate position for draftsperson and technical assistant. The position has upward mobility to Project Management or Project Architect. We are a small professional firm located at the north end of Lake Union specializing in the analysis, redesign, and repair of exterior building systems. Our work is technically oriented and consists of both investigation and documentation of building conditions as well as the design and oversight of repairs.
The successful candidate will be well organized, technically oriented, and be able to work as a team player performing multiple tasks in order to provide production support for Project Architects and Project Managers. This is a full time, long-term position which offers a casual work environment, variety of duties, a great potential for knowledge gain and professional growth with excellent pay and benefits. While we would prefer a candidate that possesses all of the attributes outlined below, we are willing to provide training to the right self-motivated, enthusiastic individual.
1. General Requirements
A. CAD drafting experience required
(1) Archi-CAD desired.
(2) Auto-CAD with willingness to learn Archi-CAD considered.
(3) SketchUp experience desired.
(4) Ability to perform a variety of activities on multiple projects.
(5) Ability to prioritize work activities and consistently meet deadlines.
B. Detail and Technically oriented required
(1) Ability to organize and clearly communicate technical information required.
(2) Understanding of exterior building systems and components helpful.
(3) Knowledge of Building Codes and regulations helpful.
(4) Familiarity with multi-family structures helpful.
(5) Construction and/or construction administration background helpful.
(6) Technical writing skills helpful.
C. Mac based systems experience helpful.
D. Knowledge of typical software used including Word, Excel, and Adobe programs preferred.
E. Recent college/technical school graduate or up to five years of experience desired.
2. Position Responsibilities
A. Production of Construction Documents in Archi-CAD including plans, details and building elevations.
B. General Assistance to Project Managers and Architects including:
(1) Assist Architects on design phase with 3D design drawings in SketchUp
(2) Code and Product research
(3) Contractor coordination
(4) Field reviews including photography and note taking
(5) Permit submittals and tracking
(6) Report Writing in InDesign
Benefits
A. Salary $50,000-$70,000/ year DOE
(1) Yearly reviews and increases based on performance
(2) Semiannual or annual bonus based on performance and profitability
B. Health Care (eligible after 90-day probationary period)
(1) Medical, Dental and Vision
C. Paid Leave
(1) Seven Holidays yearly
(2) Vacation (eligible after 90-day probationary period)
a. 10 Days each year
b. 20 Days after 4-year anniversary of employment
c. 25 Days after 5-year anniversary of employment
d. 30 Days after 6-year anniversary of employment
(3) Sick - 5 days (eligible after 90-day probationary period)
D. Retirement (eligible after 1-year of employment)
(1) 3% Employer Matching 401K

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