Architectural Designer II (2590)

## Overview

MSA has an opportunity for a**Architectural Designer II**at our

**Cedar Rapids, IA**office. You will be responsible for creating innovative and functional designs for a variety of building projects. You will work closely with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop architectural plans that meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.Strong creativity, technical skills, and the ability to visualize and communicate design concepts are essential for success in this position.

**WHO IS MSA?**

What does it mean to serve communities for over 100 years? It means doing the type of work that helps people raise a family, grow a business, engage with their neighbors, and enjoy a variety of unique, enduring spaces that form the fabric of home.

MSAs roots reach back to 1919. What began with an entrepreneurial solo practitioner in Baraboo, Wisconsin, has grown into a robust and thriving company of over 400 employee owners conducting work across the country. As a[100% employee-owned firm]("_blank" rel="noopener"}, when we say we own our work, we mean it. We stand behind the quality of our designs, the integrity of our people, and the generations of client relationships weve formed based on trust, firm handshakes, and the belief that together we can accomplish anything.

**OUR CORE VALUES**

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DEIB**

MSA seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can feel secure in bringing their authentic selves to work, where opportunities to learn and succeed are afforded to all, and in which diversity of perspective leads to an innovative and successful employee-owned firm.

## Responsibilities

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**

- BIM Modeling

- Plan set development

- Review building materials

- Detailing

- Code review

- Thermal performance calculations

- Specification writing

- Submittal review and processing

## Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

- Two years relevant work experience

- Knowledge of building materials, detailing and code requirements

- Proficient with Revit

- Understands building materials and how they go together

- Knowledge of the contents of Architectural Graphic Standards

- **The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future. We are unable to provide or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role.**

WHY MSA?

**Better Together**- A collaborative work environment that promotes open doors, new ideas and honest opinions.

**Multi-disciplinary Opportunities**- As multi-talented people in a multi-disciplinary firm, we encourage everyone to follow their interests, seek new experiences and apply their skills where they feel most impactful.

**Weve Got Your Back**- Support when you need it, independence when you dont. Were 400+ team members strong, operating as one cohesive MSA.

**Passion and Purpose**- Were passionate about what we do and proud of it! Join us to share inspirations, geek out and think big.

**Pay and Perks**- We offer competitive industry pay and a variety of perks just a few of the things