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AECOM is seeking a creative, highly talented Interior Designer for immediate employment in our Roanoke, VA office.  AECOM is a premier global architecture, design, and engineering firm operating in over 150 countries, providing fully integrated design, consulting, construction, and management services to a wide range of clients and markets. 

AECOM's Buildings + Places business line is dedicated to design excellence and integrated project delivery solutions with expertise including architecture, interiors, engineering, development, workplace strategy, economic planning, master planning, project management, and construction services. Our B+P Roanoke studio provides industry-leading design projects in government, healthcare, and higher education markets. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:

• Responsible for initiating and developing design and construction document drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by the project's discipline leaders.
• Under some supervision, may complete design assignments of moderate complexity.
• Familiarity with codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline.
• Familiarity with the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards and procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of the purpose and use of vendor documents.
• Applies education, growing industry knowledge, technical capabilities and experience to perform assignments.
• Acquires skills through education, training, and new experiences.
• Experiments with new approaches and shares key learnings with team members.
• Receives guidance and support on new assignments and begins working independently on more straight-forward tasks.
• Accountable for specific portions of a project or process with general oversight.
• Learns to be responsive to latest information and adapts to modified approaches when circumstances change.
• Exchanges information on routine and non-routine matters and builds relationships across departments.
• Support development of less experienced colleagues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Interior Design or Architecture and 4 years of related interior design experience in commercial and government interior construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
• License required: National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).
• Due to the nature of the work, United States Citizenship is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of experience working on interior design projects.
• Working knowledge of the application of color, materials, and aesthetic form.
• Sketching and rendering skills.
• Interior architecture detailing skills.
• Working knowledge of CDs and procedures.
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Suites software (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Experience in space planning, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in completing UFC compliant Comprehensive Interior Design packages.
• Working knowledge of contract interiors FF&E market including manufacturers and dealers, and basic experience documenting FF&E specifications.
• Basic knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills fostering a positive work environment.

• Ability to periodically travel domestically or internationally.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.