Architect - Neuralink

Team Description:

Designing & building facilities and infrastructure is key to enabling Neuralink to scale. We are looking for an experienced Architect to join our EPC  team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design and planning of our facilities and infrastructure. This position requires an outgoing and highly organized mindset, an ability to perform at a high level on a consistent basis, a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, and an excitement to work at Neuralink!

Job Description and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and present concepts, designs, project schedules, and budgets to company leadership.
• Lead architectural designs.
• Prepare presentation quality building renders.
• Perform design and 3D modeling using Revit for architectural elements of project designs for a variety of projects including office, laboratory, clean room, manufacturing, warehouse, data center, vivarium, health care, and animal care facilities.
• Coordinate with in-house Neuralink and 3rd-party engineering staff to provide fully coordinated and code-compliant designs suitable for permitting.
• Work with the EPC team to set up the BIM models (Revit and Navis) for coordination amongst the design and the construction team.
• Provide code analysis and reviews of:
• Egress/life safety and ADA accessibility
• Occupancy Classification
• Processes and equipment proposed for spaces
• Hazardous materials storage/usage requirements
• Review and propose occupancy types
• Determine required fire separation
• Lead permitting for Neuralink projects:
• Compile permit sets and submit to AHJs
• Work with local AHJs to move the permitting process forward
• Lead permit review responses
• Partner with Construction Team to:
• Compile issue for construction sets
• Review submittals in a timely manner
• Review and respond to RFIs in a timely manner
• Interface with the Neuralink construction team for constructability reviews
• Interface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to designs
• Lead production of accurate as-built record drawings
• Prepare RFPs for major architectural equipment and building materials for procurement and assist in procurement

Requirements: 

• Registered Architect in Texas and California, or a current active registration in another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a Texas and California registration by reciprocity within two months of the start of employment
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit
• Working knowledge of industry software for production of architectural designs and renders
• Experience in all phases of schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Experience writing and modifying CSI book specifications for Divisions 1-13