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Confidential Architectural Designer in Seattle, Washington
Job Purpose: Prepares architectural plans by drawing structural and functional components; maintaining databases; mentoring team members. Duties: * Enhances drafting team accomplishments and competence by planning delivery of solutions; answering technical and procedural questions for less-experienced team members; teaching improved processes; mentoring team members. * Prepares rough sketches by studying architectural specifications; creating a picture of the physical, functional, and aesthetic requirements. * Prepares final drawings by studying architectural sketches, specifications, and supporting documents; preparing drawings of the structural system; air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems; electrical systems; plumbing; and landscaping; drawing multiple views; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances, and materials. * Identifies and verifies specifications by examining architectural documents, and performing calculations. * Modifies drawings by studying changes; redrawing requirements; changing identifications. * Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information; conferring with team members. * Works independently on tasks, with ability to manage multiple projects. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications. * Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Drafting, Drafting Tools, Design Skills, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Attention to Detail, Conceptual Skills, Analyzing Information, Project Management, Innovation