Designer I

Designer I

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.
The Role We Want You For As a Designer I, you will augment and assist LJC's design team, helping it grow and expand its presence. Designers will be counted on to engage and collaborate with project and studio peers, as well as work across LJC disciplines and parent company Clayco's construction and real estate arms to help our entire enterprise thrive.
The Specifics of the Role
Performs various aspects of architectural design as directed, including conceptual studies, program requirements, systems selection, and layout
Prepares programming, schematic design, and design development and construction documents as directed
Develops marketing and presentation materials in pursuit of business development opportunities and to advance various stages of project design
Active involvement in experiential and other learning opportunities to develop skills necessary to assume more advanced roles within the firm
Represents LJC in the community and civic events
Practices LJC's core values of integrity, humility and fearlessness
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
0–3 years of relevant experience in architecture and design
Demonstrated competence with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD/Revit, MS Office
Excellent written and spoken communication
Some Things You Should Know
Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required. No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. The pace is fast!
Why LJC and Clayco?
2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal
2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3)
2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5)
2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3)
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $62,500 – $75,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
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