Graduate Architect

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**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking a **Graduate Architect** to be based in **Seattle, Washington** . _This position is expected to begin ASAP._ As a Graduate Architect at AECOM, you will combine your creativity and technical aptitude to design and create unique sustainably responsible functional solutions for clients. This role will allow you to bring your passion, skills and collaborative spirit to deliver projects that have a direct positive impact on the spaces that define the world we live in. **Job Summary/Responsibilities:** + Preparing and reviewing models and drawings during all design phases. + In collaboration with a Project Architect, perform technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets. + May coordinate and collaborate activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project. + Develop as a subject matter expert on emerging architectural and design technologies and processes. + Performs a variety of assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks. + Performs entry level work. + Follows instructions to accomplish task assigned by senior staff. + Meets required schedules while producing high quality work. + Working closely with a Senior Architect / Project Manager, independently preparing, and presenting client focused design solutions to project team members. + Preparing contract drawings during all design phases. + May coordinate and collaborate in activities with employees in other disciplines and departments, internally and externally. + Prepare designs, renderings, sketches, diagrams, schematic and working drawings to illustrate design solutions. + Develop and document details to communicate design intent. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + Accredited Bachelor's degree in Architecture and/or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Proficient with Revit. + Relevant year of experience working in an Architecture Firm or Internship Experience. + Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Good communication skills. + Experience with Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rhino and/or Dynamo. + Highly motivated self-starter. + Strong attention to detail and accuracy of work. + Ability to meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations. + Willing to be mentored by leadership. + Ability to multi-task and be flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and deadlines. **Additional Information** + Relocation assistance is not available for this position. + Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. + This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes office work in **Seattle, Washington** . The selected candidate must be available to work in **Seattle, Washington** on a scheduled basis. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $40 to $50. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10150118 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Design **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 40 - USD 50 - hourly