Wendel Companies banner

Architect - Public Safety

Wendel Companies

The Role

Overview

Design and lead public safety facilities projects, mentor staff, and support client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • design mentoring
  • coordination
  • technical docs
  • client meetings
  • proposal creation
  • industry representation

Tasks

-Are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents. -Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations. -Attend project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract. -Become the trusted advisor to our established public safety clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work. -Attend Interviews, assist in proposal creation, and manage client expectations.

Requirements

  • architecture degree
  • building codes
  • revit
  • bluebeam
  • procore
  • self-motivated

What You Bring

-Have a 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture, or a related field. -Have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements. -Have 6 -14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience, 5 plus years’ experience in Fire and/or Police stations. -Love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other committed design professionals. -Are self-motivated and can solve problems independently, often working remotely. -Have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc. -Have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills.

Benefits

-Tuition reimbursement. -Life insurance -Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development. -Wellness programs and health stipend. -HSA and FSA options. -Flexible work -Work-life balance including: -Hybrid work policy -401k match -Parking reimbursement. -Medical, dental, and vision

The Company

About Wendel Companies

-Founded in 1940, Wendel has grown into a national architecture and engineering firm delivering turnkey solutions across the U.S. -They brought together architecture, engineering, energy efficiency and construction‑management under a single open‑book delivery model. -Their Master Builder® and Immersion™ methods emphasize transparency and collaborative scoping to deliver value. -Projects span municipal, transit, education, infrastructure and private development, including light‑rail extensions and university energy studies. -The firm’s reach includes over a dozen regional offices serving governmental and private clients coast to coast. -Notable engagements include the Valley Metro Northwest Light Rail, the University at Buffalo energy study and resilience planning in Lake Ontario.

Sector Specialisms

Clean Drinking Water

Wastewater

Community Planning

Site and Land-Use Development

Green Infrastructure

Heavy Infrastructure

Utilities

Engineered Building Systems

Surface Transportation