Senior Technical Architect
Aia Austin
AIA Austin is a community of architects advancing the practice of architecture in Austin.
Lead design, detailing, and documentation for steel/wood hotel & restaurant projects.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
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Outreach
Advocacy
Continuing Education
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Design Awards
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Sector Specialisms
Academic
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Housing/Hospitality
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Role
Description
cad/bim
drawings
steel detailing
construction docs
bluebeam
team coordination
- Utilize CAD and BIM software for design and documentation.
- Prepare detailed drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to codes and standards.
- Collaborate and communicate with all design team members including architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Lead the detailing of a steel and wood frame hotel and restaurant building.
- Consistently deliver quality work within established timelines and critical paths.
- Assemble progress sets and construction documents with well-developed content in all phases of design.
- Depending on level of expertise, potentially mentor or supervise junior designers and architectural interns.
- Complete deliverables at prescribed milestones.
- Provide Bluebeam detail mark-ups and distribute directives to overseas production and in house production teams.
Requirements
archicad
leed ap
10+ years
steel/wood
high‑performance
building codes
- Familiarity with Specifications and interest in advanced procurement methods.
- Facility in producing details across a range of industry-standard construction methods and processes.
- Additional skill or expertise in Archicad or similar 3D BIM software.
- Ability to efficiently coordinate and communicate design concepts between the Project Manager, design team and its engineers and consultants.
- Experience with steel and wood frame construction.
- Confidence in problem-solving and rigor in pursuit of solutions.
- 10+ years professional architectural experience.
- Ability to align with company values while positively contributing to firm culture.
- Accreditation in recognized green building and human-health certifications such as LEED AP, NGBS / ICC 700, PHIUS, ZERH, WELL, etc.
- Familiarity with mandatory building codes, zoning and accessibility standards with reasonable guidance.
- Thorough grasp of architectural design principles and construction methods.
- Active participant in the larger community outside of the office.
- Experience with high performance building standards/building science
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Overview
- AIA Austin has been a vital force in shaping Austin’s built environment since its establishment.
- The organization brings together a network of architects who share a passion for high-quality design.
- It fosters collaboration, promotes innovation, and supports the development of sustainable urban landscapes.
- AIA Austin is deeply involved in the local architectural community, providing resources for professional growth.
- The chapter hosts events that connect architects with developers, city planners, and other stakeholders.
- Through various initiatives, AIA Austin has contributed to projects that define the city's architectural identity.
- AIA Austin's members work on diverse projects, from residential to large-scale commercial developments.
- Their expertise spans across modern design, adaptive reuse, sustainable architecture, and urban planning.
- The organization also plays a role in educating the public on architecture’s role in enhancing quality of life.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
40% reduction
Embodied Carbon Goal
Aims to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of building materials by 40% from a 2020 baseline by 2030.
52% reduction
Austin's GHG Target
Commitment to achieving a 52% reduction in community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
100% off-grid
Net-Zero Project Achievement
Supports built works like the Campsite at Shield Ranch, achieving 100% off-grid/net-zero operation.
- Participation in AIA 2030 Commitment: facilitation of roundtables and subcommittees to support architects in tracking/reporting performance toward zero-carbon design goals.
- Alignment with Austin’s net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas goal by 2040.
- Support of built works achieving net-zero operation.
- AIA Austin-led education and advocacy on sustainable design metrics and tools (e.g. DDx, Embodied Carbon sessions).
Inclusion & Diversity
- Chairing of DesignVoice committee by a volunteer architect—Jason Haskins—advocating solidarity, subsidiarity, and human dignity in the built environment.
- DesignVoice facilitated monthly design‑focused community service events, led by AIA Austin volunteers.
- Roosevelt Gardens project led by AIA Austin member provided transitional housing for residents living with HIV and chronic homelessness.
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