Technical Designer - Critical Facilities - Mid Level

Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler’s wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.

Your Role

As a Gensler Technical Designer, you will combine creativity and technical knowledge with a focus on project delivery and an understanding of how to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. You will drive the delivery of a project, collaborate with office and regional technical leaders, and develop delivery and process improvement strategies. Your work ethic and dedication to problem solving, combined with our commitment to collaboration and mentoring, makes Gensler the perfect place to further your career.

What You Will Do

• Work with our Critical Facilities team on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production 

• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions 

• Participate in all project phases, including conceptual designs, presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documents and production 

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives 

• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings 

• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination 

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs 

Your Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university required

• 5+ years of related project experience, with interest or background in critical facilities related projects

• Proficiency in Revit, 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software

• Beginning knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements 

• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development 

• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly 

• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment 

• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills 

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT 

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 study ranks Houston in the top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in the U.S.! 

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Awareness Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.