Job Details
**This position is on-site only, remote work not available.
We are currently looking to fill an Architectural Site Plan Designer position here at RKAA Architects. You will be tasked with various projects that involve site plan development, entitlements and land use applications to name a few. As a Site Plan Designer, you will be responsible for engaging with city officials, as necessary, to handle variances, re-zoning cases and anything else that may fall under the entitlements phase of a project.
Responsibilities:
You will be tasked with creating site plans from aerial images / parcel dimensions
You will be designing preliminary building elevations for design development drawings
You will be meeting with city staff and handling all site entitlement work for the project, including but not limited to: pre-application, rezoning applications, use permits, site planning and design review submittals
Salary:
Your compensation will be based on your past experience and what you can bring to the table
Benefits:
Quarterly / year-end bonuses based on RKAA s current market performance
Simple IRA, medical/dental/vision insurance, vacation, PTO & paid holidays
Requirements:
A professional demeanor, as you will be interacting with clients on a daily basis
A general knowledge of zoning ordinances, building uses and ADA requirements, since you will be creating site plans and designing buildings during the initial design phase
A high proficiency in AutoCAD and Photoshop, as those are the tools you will be using for designing the site plans and modifying/coloring the building elevations
A minimum of 1-2 years in the planning and zoning field
A minimum of 2-3 years of CAD use and knowledge
Must be able to succeed in a fast-paced office environment, as our project types and clients mandate a very short time-frame for production
The firm offers plenty of opportunities for individual development within RKAA and thus, you will be sharing in the rewards of the growth as a company.