Building Architect
Giga Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: California • Nevada • United States
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About the role
- Design building shells including steel structures, pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB), and containerized integration, balancing industrial efficiency with high-performance thermal and waterproofing details
- Create site plans that optimize for logistics, security, and future expansion, determining how standard modules fit diverse geographies while managing setbacks, access roads, and utility entry points
- Maintain architectural Revit models, create custom families, manage central files, and ensure perfect coordination with Mechanical and Electrical linked models
- Execute detailed occupant load calculations and egress modeling per IBC Chapter 10 and NFPA 101, defining travel distances, exit widths, and dead-end corridors for complex industrial environments
- Specify fire-rated assemblies (walls, floors, penetrations) to ensure proper fire separation distances and compartmentation
- Guarantee full compliance with ADA and ANSI A117.1 for accessible routes and workspaces across all facilities
- Lead permit submission process
- Manage permit packages to local building departments, serving as primary point of contact for Plan
- Check comments and code interpretation resolution
- Proactively engage with Authorities Having Jurisdiction, Fire Marshals, and Planning Departments to clarify code applicability for novel modular structures
- Produce zoning analyses, site feasibility studies, and conceptual packages for planning commission reviews to support the real estate team
- Produce high-quality 3D renderings, photorealistic perspectives, and architectural walkthroughs for internal stakeholders, investors, and planning boards
- Generate complete architectural drawing sets, life safety plans, code analysis sheets, and AHJ plan check responses
Requirements
- Registered Architect (RA) license required
- 7+ years of architectural experience with specific focus on industrial, data center, or manufacturing facilities
- Expert-level mastery of Autodesk Revit for BIM modeling and documentation
- Deep working knowledge of IBC (International Building Code), particularly Groups F-1, S-1, and B
- Strong understanding of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) and egress requirements
- Experience interpreting municipal zoning codes including setbacks, FAR, and height limits
- Proficiency in architectural visualization tools (Enscape, Lumion, or Twinmotion)
- Proven track record managing permit submissions and AHJ coordination
- Strong understanding of fire-rated assemblies and compartmentation strategies
- Experience with accessibility requirements under ADA and ANSI A117.1
- Ability to balance design intent with manufacturing constraints Bachelor's (B.Arch) or Master's (M.Arch) degree in Architecture
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with regulatory officials and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Significant equity in a profitable, IPO-bound company
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- FSA/HSA options
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team on-sites across all offices
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Autodesk RevitBIM modelingoccupant load calculationsegress modelingfire-rated assemblieszoning analysesarchitectural drawing setslife safety planscode analysisarchitectural visualization
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingproject managementcoordinationengagementinterpretationanalysisbalancing design intent
Certifications
Registered Architect (RA)Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch)Master's degree in Architecture (M.Arch)