Job Title: Junior Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Junior Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the preparation of construction documents for residential wooden frame homes, collaborate with the design team, and support various special projects. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced professionals and gain comprehensive experience in the architecture field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents for the shell and core of wooden frame residential homes.
• Assist with interior fit-out design and coordination of construction documents.
• Collaborate with design team members on conceptual designs, including modeling, and assist in the preparation of conceptual design documents.
• Perform construction take-offs as needed.
• Handle special projects such as filing, scanning architectural archive drawings, and maintaining the sample library.
• Draw existing property conditions in Revit.
• Visit sites to gather necessary information.
• Modify designs as instructed by the Project Architect/Owners.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit, including drafting in 2D.
• Ability to understand and draw a set of plans.
• Knowledge of residential construction including alterations, additions, and fit-outs.
• Experience in specification writing and editing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of architectural experience in residential projects.
• A 4 or 5-year architectural degree.

Work Environment

You will work in a small, brand-new office. The work environment is business casual, and you will have the opportunity to work directly next to experienced professionals who will mentor you in the correct processes of architecture. The position offers flexible working hours, with a standard schedule of 8 am to 5 pm, and the option for hybrid work one day a week. Enjoy job security and the chance to add experience from a well-reputable company to your resume, with a consistent workload averaging 180 projects per year.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $73.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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