Position Qualifications:

• 20 plus years experience in architecture and construction management.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture minimum. Master's degree in architecture preferred.
• Registration in Michigan preferred.
• Engineering experience a plus.
• Basic computer skills required (Excel, Access, Word).
• AutoCAD not required.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Seeking engineers with 5-10 years experience in designing systems for institutional, commercial and industrial buildings. Our engineers interface directly with clients. Responsibilities involve project administration, engineering, and construction phase services. Position offers decision-making opportunities, diverse project types, and project involvement from concept to completion.

Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Seeking current college students to work two alternate school semesters in our electrical engineering department. Must know AutoCAD.

Typical duties include:

• Utilize in-house illumination software for new building and/or renovation design.
• Utilize Auto CAD drafting for electrical design.
• Utilize short circuit and coordination design software as directed by electrical engineers.
• Assist in the design of power distribution systems.
• Assist in the design of lighting systems.
• Assist in the design of fire and security systems.
• Prepare field surveys and dimensioning of existing systems as required.
• Develop material take-off for use in cost estimating.
• Develop special spreadsheets and documentation utilizing in-house software including database.
• Select equipment
• Attend trade shows and in-house training seminars.
• Perform electrical loading calculations.
• Position will require 40 hrs/week.

Mechanical Engineering Co-Op
Seeking current college students to work two alternate school semesters in our mechanical engineering department. Must know AutoCAD.

Typical duties include:

• Utilize in-house heating and cooling load software for new building and/or renovation design.
• Utilize AUTOCAD drafting for mechanical design.
• Assist in the design of air conditioning systems.
• Assist in the design of heating/hydraulic systems.
• Prepare field surveys and dimensioning of existing systems as required.
• Develop material take-off for use in cost estimating.
• Develop special spreadsheets and documentation utilizing in-house software including database.
• Prepare static pressure calculations for duct systems.
• Prepare pump head pressure drop calculations.
• Select heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.
• Attend trade shows and in-house training systems.
• Position will require 40 hrs/week.

ARCHITECTS
Seeking architects with 5-10 years experience to develop design concepts, prepare documents during design development and provide construction phase services to clients. Projects cover a variety of building types. Assignments vary. Responsibilities include code review, serving as project manager for assigned projects, interfacing with clients, an in-house design team and the construction team.

Sr. ARCHITECT
Seeking licensed architect with 10 -20 years technical experience to coordinate the construction document disciplines for A/E projects.  Must be familiar with technical detailing of curtain wall, roofing and enclosure systems for low to mid rise construction, as well as typical masonry construction techniques.  Must be able to coordinate and communicate with all disciplines and consultants in a full service firm.

Typical duties include:

• Understanding and obtaining owner’s needs and/or requirements. Handling owner’s questions and/or comments and dispersing them to the proper discipline.
• Reviewing multi-discipline drawings for coordination.
• Obtaining and providing project information to all disciplines. (i.e. existing conditions, utility services, owner’s equipment and space requirements, interconnection of systems.)
• Understanding and handling of other disciplines and/or contractor’s questions in a timely manner.
• Scheduling and oversee meetings, owner/intra-office/construction. Creating and providing meeting minutes to all involved.
• Developing substantial and specific details for construction contractor to effectively build facility designs.
• Creating of architectural construction documents and specifications.
• Review codes for job specific requirements. Provide solutions for code compliance and inspectors write-ups and/or issues.
• Creating project budgets and/or schedules.
• Verifying product availability and cost.
• Shop drawing and submittal review.
• Resolving construction conflicts and unforeseen condition issues in the field.
• Understanding and use of company’s quality system.
• Maintain Architectural Department Technical Standards.
• Help maintain overall departmental quality control.
• Project Manager for selected projects.
• Participate in company wide marketing efforts.