Architect

Position: Senior Industrial Architect
Place of work: Pune (India)

Holtec International seeks a qualified applicant for Senior Architect’s position supporting its Civil-Structural-Architectural group within the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Division which is designing an unfailingly safe and secure source of clean energy using nuclear fission, called the SMR-300. The position is offered by Holtec Asia as a member of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of technologies for the nuclear and sustainable energy industries. Come join a growing multidisciplinary team designing the next generation nuclear power plant.

The Senior Industrial Architect would be called upon to design the architecture of metallic and reinforced concrete building structures, systems, and components (SSCs) within the SMR-300 plant. The designs will support engineering and licensing requirements, leading to the construction of SMR-300 plants across the globe. The Senior Architect must be eager to learn new skills to create feasible/practical solutions to challenging design problems. The Architect will use and learn various international building design codes and aspects of designing large industrial structures which shall be environmentally sustainable and functionally efficient with an eye towards developing and maintaining aesthetics.

Minimum Technical Requirements:

• Master’s degree in architecture, Design or related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial architectural design
• Registration with COA (Council of Architecture)
• Conversant with applicable building codes (e.g., IBC) and standards
• Extensive experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office and general cloud-based collaboration and communication tools
• Experience in producing drawings at all stages of projects and reviewing architectural drawings and documents
• Ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Display creative skills and problem-solving approach for resolving design issues
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple disciplines

Desirable Additional Qualifications:

• Prior experience in nuclear industry
• Exposure to large scale fabrication and construction activities
• Experience in modular design and construction sequencing of industrial structures
• Experience in working with US and UK codes and standards pertaining to industrial architecture

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop architectural design ideas and transform them into a buildable, sustainable, and aesthetic solution for the SSC’s being designed
• Prepare and review conceptual, schematic, general arrangement, design and construction drawings
• 3D visualization and rendering of various buildings and components using Revit Architecture
• Collaborate on development of comprehensive plot plan
• Consult with architects in US and UK to comply with the national and state level requirements
• Coordinate and integrate drawings with engineering inputs from various teams
• Produce detailed specification documents for various structures
• Assist in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications and design basis documents
• Organizing, planning and maintaining schedules, and developing and monitoring quantity estimates and forecasts
• Advise Civil-Structural team regarding area grading, landscaping, surface drainage systems, etc.
• Advice on interfacing requirements pertaining to structural concrete and steel, HVAC ducting, plumbing, lighting fixtures, doors, windows, louvers, paint/coat material, floor finishes, partition walls, plastering, metal cladding, glazing, fire-fighting systems, false ceiling/flooring, building façade, interior work and any other specialized applications ensuring uncompromised functionality
• Pursue general trends in industrial architecture in combining functionality with aesthetics. Eco-friendly initiatives such as incorporating green building technology, renewable energy concepts, designing LEED-certified spaces, ensuring carbon neutrality, etc. should be considered
• Finalize building designs based on site data, multi-disciplinary inputs, and project requirements
• Review concerned engineering documents per building codes (local building byelaws, IBC, etc.), industry documents (OSHA, ADA, NFPA, etc.), and vendor provided details
• Prepare documents (FEED/ IDC/ AFC/ BOQ) in accordance with the document control system.

As a technology trailblazer and a prominent innovator in clean energy (nuclear and solar) industry, Holtec strives to foster a meritocratic work environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth of its associates. Holtec is an equal opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to social equity and environmental justice. The company gives special preference to disabled veterans as a part of its recruitment policy. Detailed information on the Company can be obtained by consulting the website: www.holtec.com. Prospective candidates are invited to submit their résumé, accompanied by at least two professional references, to Careers@holtecasia.com.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including disabled veterans.