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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Are you ready to launch your architecture career and contribute to projects that positively impact communities? AECOM is seeking a motivated, creative, and detail-oriented Entry-Level Architectural Designer to join our team in Columbus, OH. This role is an excellent opportunity for an emerging design professional who is passionate about architecture, eager to learn, and excited to collaborate with experienced architects and multidisciplinary teams.
As an Entry-Level Designer, you will support a variety of project types through all phases of design and documentation, gaining valuable hands-on experience while developing your technical and design skills. Working alongside industry-leading professionals, you will contribute to design development, prepare project deliverables, assist with technical documentation, and help bring innovative architectural solutions to life.
This position offers a strong foundation for professional growth, mentorship, and career development within a dynamic and collaborative environment. About the Ohio Buildings + Places Team Our Ohio practice - anchored by large studios in Columbus and Cleveland - is one of the most established and highest-performing B+P practices in  AECOM ’ s West Region. Our Ohio-led client base is global and includes Public Non-Federal, Cultural + Civic, Higher Education, Science & Technology, and Transit, plus a full suite of Federal clients (ANG, NASA, DHS, GSA, NPS, VA, USACE, USAF, USSF).
Most clients are repeat partners, recognizing our positive impact on their organizations. We operate as a fully integrated, multidisciplinary studio, offering those clients: Architecture & Interiors Building Systems & Structural Engineering Urbanism, Planning & Landscape Architecture Workplace Strategy & Advisory Digital Delivery & Technology Solution Design excellence is at the core of our identity.
Since 2022, Ohio B+P projects have earned nearly 30 design awards, reflecting our commitment to craft, performance, resiliency, and innovation at every scale. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Participate in high-energy, collaborative team and project environments Provide design and documentation support on projects of various sizes, type and complexity Produce rapid visualization of design concepts and assist with building presentations to clients Developing iterative solutions for a variety of design working under supervision by senior design staff Adapts and modifies design features and operational methods to meet a variety of situations Coordinates design activities with other engineering disciplines Participate in design through all phases, from concept to construction administration.
  Qualifications Minimum Requirements BA/BS in Architecture + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications  Master's in architecture Strong conceptual design and schemati