SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Los Angelesoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aMedical Plannerto join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Leadmedical planning effortsfor healthcare projects and work with the project team in the development of projects under the direction of a Senior Planner.
• Work with the design and planning lead to develop and detail building systems and components, beginning in schematic design through construction documents.
• Contribute to the schematic design of projects and be responsible for functional aspects of the proposed solutions.
• Collaborate and coordinate with designers, project architects, specialty consultants and engineers in the production of drawings and specifications.
• Conduct analyses of long-term healthcare facility needs and develop solutions involving construction of new facilities and major rehabs of existing facilities.
• Specialize in medical facility planning, programming, medical equipment planning, process mapping and report writing.
• Function as client leader/project planner, responsible for meeting budget criteria and maintaining project schedules for a variety of projects; and be responsible for leading the planning effort for a variety of healthcare projects.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of architectural experience in the healthcare market.
• Excellent design/ planning ability and the potential to generate a variety of options for the layout of departmental spaces, healthcare facilities and campuses.
• LEED AP and Architectural Registration preferred.
• High proficiency with graphic programs, such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed meet the needs of a diverse staff. The anticipated salary range for this position is $123,000 to $133,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing educationreimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includesan alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com.