Staff Architect, EPC

The role

You will lead architectural design and code compliance for large-scale industrial battery recycling facilities from concept through construction. You will serve as Architect of Record on designated projects and mentor an internal design team.

What you will do

• Lead code analysis and life safety design and documentation through permit approval
• Serve as a primary architectural liaison to Authorities Having Jurisdiction
• Develop architectural concepts and designs using Revit and BIM tools
• Collaborate with design teams, leadership, consultants, and stakeholders
• Lead design coordination and conduct field walks
• Scope, select, and manage external architectural consultants
• Lead planning efforts and develop concept plans
• Develop process improvements, workflows, and templates
• Serve as Architect of Record on designated projects
• Provide construction observation and contract administration

Required qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) from a NAAB-accredited program, or a degree path accepted by NCARB for licensure
• 10+ years of professional architectural experience
• At least 5 years on industrial, manufacturing, or process facility projects
• Licensed Architect in Nevada, or currently licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction with an active NCARB Certificate and the ability to obtain Nevada licensure within six months of start
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software, especially Revit and Bluebeam Revu
• Strong working knowledge of the IBC, IFC, and ADA, construction documentation, detailing, and various project delivery methods
• Experience with design-build, progressive design-build, or EPC delivery on fast-track schedules
• Ability to manage multiple large projects and teams concurrently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in construction administration

Nice to have

• Experience with Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud (Forma)
• Experience in sectors like manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food processing, or chemical/refining
• Experience with hazardous materials code application — H-occupancy classification, control area design, and MAQ analysis

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain.