TITLE: Design Associate
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Planning, and 5 years of professional experience in architecture/design settings. At least three (3) years of the required five (5) years of experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possess knowledge of CA Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.) Software: MS Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit. Interpret fed, state, and local codes related to educational facilities.
JOB DUTIES: Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects. Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural-Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations. Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents. Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations. Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research. Updates and maintains project files with technical information. Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable standards requirements and federal, state and local codes. Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.). Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions. Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of district-building projects within the community. Performs other related tasks required.
SALARY: $91,832 – 92,000 annually.
CONTACT: Resume submission due by September 30, 2025, at 12 Noon, send at:
Mission Meridian LLC,
bwherritt@missionmeridian.com
Jobsite: Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), Facilities Services Division – Asset Management in Pasadena, CA (Full-Time Position)
