About A6 Scientific Corp.
A6 Scientific Corp. is a federal contractor providing professional and technical support services to government clients. We are hiring an Architect to support a federal healthcare client in Long Beach, CA.
Position Overview
A6 Scientific Corp. is seeking an experienced Architect to support facility documentation, site investigations, drawing management, and project coordination in a federal healthcare environment.
This role is best for someone who is strong in field verification, drawing review, AutoCAD/Revit documentation, and coordination across project stakeholders. The Architect will help document existing campus buildings and utilities, support project planning, maintain drawing records, and identify issues in the built environment that affect future design and construction work.
This is a meaningful opportunity to support healthcare facility projects that directly serve Veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct site investigations to document existing campus buildings, utilities, and infrastructure
Prepare and maintain detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and related documentation
Review architectural plans and compare drawings to field conditions
Identify incomplete or inaccurate information and help recommend solutions
Update drawing files to reflect moves, minor construction, and changes in space use
Maintain organized drawing files, project binders, and documentation records
Support documentation of archive and original building drawings for the medical center
Create schedules, attend project meetings, and support project tracking
Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders including engineering, logistics, contracting, EMS, OI&T, material management, and end users
Support projects involving renovations, interior improvements, utilities, roads, drainage, and related campus improvements
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have:
Minimum 5 years of architectural experience
Minimum 2 years of site investigation experience
Experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare environments
Ability to perform field investigations and identify differences between drawings and existing conditions
Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple disciplines
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of healthcare design
Understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier-free design, building systems, ergonomics, safety criteria, and maintenance concepts
Knowledge of building systems used in commercial and healthcare construction, including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm/fire protection, and telecommunications coordination
Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD experience
Minimum 2 years of Revit experience
Minimum 2 years of Microsoft Office Suite experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Skilled in freehand drawing and drawing to scale during job site measurements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work professionally with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and Long Beach staff
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain organized documentation
Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare or hospital project experience
Federal or VA project experience
Familiarity with ABAAS, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, VA Technical Information Library (TIL), ICC, OSHA, IFC, and life safety requirements
NCARB, project management certification, evidence-based design accreditation/certification, or LEED
Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams
Work Schedule and Work Environment
Full-time
On-site in Long Beach, California
Standard schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Overtime may be needed based on project needs and client approval
This role is in a federal healthcare facility environment
No remote or hybrid work
Important Requirements
To meet contract requirements, candidates must be able to:
Work fully on-site in Long Beach, CA
Pass required background screening before starting work
Complete required onboarding steps for access to a VA facility
Follow client site policies, badge requirements, privacy rules, safety rules, and professional workplace standards
Wear required PPE when needed for site work
Work professionally in a structured federal client environment
Benefits
11 paid federal holidays per year
80 hours combined accrued PTO and sick time
Wellbeing allowance