Architectural Associate

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm with over 800 employees in 28 offices. DLZ specializes in Public Sector professional services, having built long-standing relationships with state, federal, and local public agencies throughout the Midwest.

Project types include Judicial, Public Safety, Transit / Aviation, Educational, Municipal, Logistics / Distribution, and Recreational facilities.

DLZ offers Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Design and Engineering services, as well as Surveying, Construction Inspection, and Environmental Studies.

DLZ is consistently ranked as one of Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 150 U.S. Design Firms . Our award-winning projects have received national recognition for sustainability and design excellence.

Join our team in Indianapolis, and / or South Bend, IN as a Project Architect or Architectural Associate . You will have the opportunity to work on complex projects, exercise your professional judgment, and contribute to delivering exceptional architectural solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Independently perform architectural and design assignments that require specialized technical expertise, exercising professional judgment.
• Take on projects of moderate complexity and potentially lead less experienced staff.
• Assume lead roles in specific segments of a project and coordinate work with specialty groups.
• Provide support to more experienced personnel or work with general guidance and supervision.
• Plan and lead preliminary studies, establish design criteria, and develop design concepts.
• Produce graphic and written material for major project segments.
• Direct architectural support staff in developing detailed design and construction documents.
• Coordinate architectural efforts with engineering groups, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop concepts and approaches to solve complex architectural problems.
• Conduct studies on new architectural methods, codes, processes, and materials.
• Review and recommend action on client change orders and obtain necessary approvals.
• Manage construction contract administration, including bid analysis, contract awards, change orders, and payment requests.
• Assist in preparing project management forms and regulations.
• Ensure work is performed safely and represent the company positively.
• Fulfill other assigned duties as required.

Job Requirements :

• Must hold an accredited professional degree in Architecture
• Completed or in process of completing NCARB Intern Development Program or enrolled in EAXP program.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in institutional building design.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Revit®, Microsoft Office® Suite.
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop and AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills
• Strong technical skills
• Ability to visit and navigate construction sites safely.

At DLZ, we make taking care of our employees a top priority. We offer top tier wages and an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid parental leave, short- & long- term disability, traditional and Roth 401(k).

As well as an innovative wellness program including gym reimbursement! For more information visit .

True innovation and success can only be achieved by empowering the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of each person as an individual.