Job Description

General Responsibilities:
Our Detroit facilities office is growing and we are seeking a Field Architect to add to our staff. We serve the Eastern Midwest Region, providing architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. New graduates are welcome! At Terracon, our employee-owners have the ability to grow their careers.
Duties for this position include performing and/or leading field investigations, architectural/engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound architectural/engineering principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial and or governmental sectors.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing architectural professionals - assignments are designed to use and develop knowledge and abilities.

• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.

• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.

• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.

• May use CAD software.

• May work with engineering/architectural technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.

• Works under the supervision of a Registered Architect.

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.

• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent degree that can be applied to becoming a Registered Architect.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation in history.
• Ability to become an Architectural Intern
• Travel required on most projects, sometimes overnight or longer.

Preferred Certification:

• Architectural Intern designation, Registered Roof Observer (RRO)
  

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.