We9re looking for a seasoned, registered architect to take ownership of how we design, permit, and build the industrial environments that bring our autonomous surface vessels to life.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge defense technology and complex, high-stakes facility development. You won9t be pushing paper through a bureaucracy - you9ll be a key decision-maker, shaping building standards from the ground up, navigating intricate permitting landscapes, and leaving a lasting mark on the physical infrastructure of a fast-moving, mission-driven company.
From early-stage programming and scope development to field visits during active construction, you9ll have full-cycle ownership across capital projects at our industrial and port facilities. You9ll bring deep expertise in occupancy classifications, code compliance, and hazardous materials requirements to bear on real problems - and you9ll do it alongside a team of engineers, designers, and builders who care deeply about getting it right.
Responsibilities:- Own the development and maintenance of building architectural design and construction standards for the company.
- Own the building permitting process for capital projects including development of a permitting plan and acting as key POC for local AHJ9s.
- Participate in the early programming and development of various capital project scopes of work and documentation of project requirements with a focus on architectural systems and design elements as well as occupancy and code compliance paths.
- Support development and issuance of requests for proposals and qualifications for various capital projects to 3rd party engineers, architects, design-build contractors and general contractors.
- Review and comment on 3rd party architectural and building designs for capital projects and provide owner based subject matter specialist (SMS) input and direction to internal and external teams.
- Provide internal design, and documentation on small capital projects as needed.
- Complete field visits during capital construction projects to represent owner and observe general civil/site installation and commissioning activities.
- Design management of small capital projects as needed.
- Travel anticipated to be up to 10% of the time for project specific visits.
Qualifications:- Bachelor9s degree or greater in Architecture, or a related field.
- 8+ years of design, and/or construction of buildings for industrial, manufacturing, and/or port facility projects.
- In addition to experience with general building design and development, you must have experience/knowledge with various code and permitting requirements including assessing F, H, and S occupancies, specialty requirements from NFPA, experience with development of HMI9s, and applications for code variances for industrial buildings.
- Proficient in developing design standards, technical project requirements documents, requests for proposals. Experience with completing 3rd party design reviews and directing engineering, production and construction teams.
- Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.
- Demonstrated success developing innovative solutions to a broad range of permitting and building design problems and challenges Broad experience in coordination with and knowledge of MEP, Civil, FP, and structural design elements is prefered.
- Experience with the entire capital project life cycle.
- Design management experience preferred.
Physical Demands:- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
- Can safely travel and visit active industrial sites and active construction projects on occasional basis.
Benefits:- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company9s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
