Job Description

Terracon is hiring a recent Architecture graduate to support our growing Building Enclosure practice in the Atlanta metro.

Provide architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and or leading field investigations, architectural/engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound architectural/engineering principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in the commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial and or governmental sectors.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Developing architectural professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.
• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.
• May perform basic calculations and analysis
• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.
• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.
• May work with engineering/architectural technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.
• Works under the supervision of a Registered Architect.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent degree that can be applied to becoming a Registered Architect.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation in history.
• Ability to become an Architectural Intern

Terracon’s Safety Response to COVID-19

Committed to Our Employee Safety!

Terracon is passionate about your safety before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As Terracon continues to move forward and grow through this time, we are continuing to take every precaution to ensure the safety of our employee-owners. If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then Terracon is the company for you!

Our goal has not changed. For Terracon, our guiding principle has been and will continue to be the safety of our employee-owners. It’s that simple. We want our employees to be able to work safely in every situation and go home safely each night. As we continue our vision of being “Best at People,” here are some of the things Terracon is doing to safeguard every employee-owner:

• On-going communication with ALL employee-owners on a dedicated COVID Response page, and a portal for their families to have access to resources as well
• Requiring specific COVID-19 Pre-Task Safety Planning Protocols for all tasks and projects
• Empowering employees to speak up and say “no” to working in unsafe conditions
• Providing an additional 40 hours of sick leave to anyone impacted by COVID-19, including those impacted by daycare and school closures
• Offering voluntary reduced work schedule for anyone needing extra time to care for others
• Load leveling work assignments across regions to maintain high productivity and chargeability
• Ensuring proper PPE and sanitation on all project sites by providing field employee-owners with mobile hand washing stations and supplies, masks, and sanitizing kits
• Utilizing technology for more remote work opportunities and innovation using everything from video conferencing to drones
• Following all CDC guidelines including social distancing on job sites, in offices, and in our labs
• Implementing a stand-by leave program to ensure our employees continue service and health insurance benefits during regional work shortages

If your passion lies in working with a company that truly cares for your safety, and if you’re interested in belonging to a 100% employee-owned organization that will help you grow and quickly progress in your career, consider Terracon and apply today!