Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.
As an Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Architect III, you will be integral in design review for facility projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and assist senior staff with asset management including identifying renewal and replacement projects and design standards development. Scope includes architecture, asset management, facility planning, landscape architecture, coordination with the public art program, and signing and graphics.
• You will coordinate, plan, and implement facility wide systems at the infrastructure level and support development of information through research and collecting data.
• You will conduct asset management functions such as inventory, condition assessment, and capacity for discipline specific assets, and develop renewal and replacement projects for discipline specific systems.
• You will implement aviation infrastructure/facility system plan and long-term vision at small to medium project levels to meet aviation growth, institutional initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
• You will perform appropriate risk analysis and develop contingency plans for unexpected problems that can have a significant impact on assigned projects.
• You will support and assist the Architecture Manger in providing oversight, direction, guidance, information, design options, and technical recommendations regarding architectural and related design.
• You will prepare presentations and memos for leadership to explain architectural planning initiatives.
• You will lead development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of discipline specific infrastructure and small to medium systems to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems.
• You will develop, maintain, and govern discipline-specific aviation design guidelines and standards for facility and infrastructure.
• You will conduct integration of new methods, systems, technologies, materials, programs or processes including research of discipline-specific innovative or specialized solutions.
• You will coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure program schedule aligns with available life cycle expectancy of systems, century agenda and sustainability goals, regulatory and aviation growth requirements.
• You will evaluate project design drawings for moderate-sized capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure.
• You will conduct construction administration for moderate-sized capital projects including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observation, construction meetings, and punch walks.
Who you are:
• Experienced - You have eight (8) years of experience in system design, construction, or commissioning facilities using CAD/BIM. A bachelor's degree in architecture may be substituted for four (4) years of experience. A 5 year Bachelor of Architecture degree may be substituted for 5 years of experience.
• Desired - We hope you have a bachelor's degree in architecture and are a Registered Architect. We hope you have experience with design or project management work at or for an airport or similarly high-traffic facility.
• Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Collaborative - You can work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and individuals internally and externally. You can convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
• Adaptable - You can manage multiple moderately-complex projects simultaneously and prioritize work between multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Innovative - You can conduct research in emerging technologies, products, trends, and standards to make recommendations for improvements for alternative materials, equipment, or methods/processes.
• Knowledgeable - You can develop system models for calculation and analysis or total cost of ownership comparison of options. You can develop original concepts for internal design projects, considering compliance with standards, regulations, and alignment with discipline-specific vision.
What else you need to know:
- Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
- Work Environment - You will primarily work in an office environment.
- Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
- Security Requirements - As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
Why you'll love it here:
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle's website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the " Collective Bargaining Agreement " or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
- Healthcare - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation - Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
- Paid Sick Leave - At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Holidays - More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
- Pension/Retirement Plans - A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
- Getting to Work - From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
- Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
- Development - From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees - regardless of race, gender, and other identities - succeed and reach their fullest potential.
- Work-Life Balance - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
- Mission Driven - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.