SAIC is seeking an Architect - Federal Facilities & Technical Documentation Writer to support facilities design projects at the at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, based out of the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, NJ. Projects may include design and construction projects for data centers, collocation sites, and other infrastructure-related facilities. This role combines traditional architectural responsibilities with ownership of technical documentation, standards, and procedures critical to successful project execution.
The ideal candidate brings specialized Federal facilities design experience, strong construction documentation and administration skills, and the ability to plan, write, and maintain high-quality technical documents for diverse audiences.
Responsibilities- Plan, design, and support architectural solutions for Federal facilities, including data centers, collocation facilities, and infrastructure-related buildings.
- Prepare and coordinate comprehensive construction documents (drawings and specifications) and support construction administration activities (submittals, RFIs, field observations, punch lists).
- Plan, design, research, write, and edit technical specifications and design standards.
- Analyze target audiences (technical and non-technical stakeholders) to present complex ideas in clear, user-friendly language.
- Distill relevant technical and architectural information and present it in an easy-to-understand format using text, photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
- Utilize tools such as AutoCAD and SpecsIntact to develop and maintain accurate design drawings and Federal-compliant specifications.
- Diagnose, research, and resolve complex documentation and design-related issues.
- Work closely with project leads and managers to plan and accomplish goals, relying on experience and judgment to perform a variety of complicated tasks.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related scientific or technical discipline.
- Four years of specialized experience designing facilities for the Federal Government.
- Demonstrated experience in all aspects of Construction Document preparation and Construction Administration.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD for architectural documentation.
- Self-motivated, highly dedicated, and creative professional with strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels.
Desired Qualifications- Licensed Architect (RA) in at least one U.S. state or territory.
- Experience developing and managing documentation standards and procedures for multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Familiarity with data center design requirements (e.g., redundancy, uptime, cooling, power distribution, physical security).
- Prior experience leading small teams or mentoring staff in documentation and design best practices.
