Architect

About Neuralink:

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

Team Description:

Designing & building facilities and infrastructure is key to enabling Neuralink to scale. We are looking for an experienced Architect to join our EPC  team in Austin, TX. You will play a pivotal role in the design and planning of our facilities and infrastructure. This position requires an outgoing and highly organized mindset, an ability to perform at a high level on a consistent basis, a desire to work on multi-disciplinary projects, and an excitement to work at Neuralink!

Job Description and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and present concepts, designs, project schedules, and budgets to company leadership.
• Lead architectural designs.
• Prepare presentation quality building renders.
• Perform design and 3D modeling using Revit for architectural elements of project designs for a variety of projects including office, laboratory, clean room, manufacturing, warehouse, data center, vivarium, health care, and animal care facilities.
• Coordinate with in-house Neuralink and 3rd-party engineering staff to provide fully coordinated and code-compliant designs suitable for permitting.
• Work with the EPC team to set up the BIM models (Revit and Navis) for coordination amongst the design and the construction team.
• Provide code analysis and reviews of:
• Egress/life safety and ADA accessibility
• Occupancy Classification
• Processes and equipment proposed for spaces
• Hazardous materials storage/usage requirements
• Review and propose occupancy types
• Determine required fire separation
• Lead permitting for Neuralink projects:
• Compile permit sets and submit to AHJs
• Work with local AHJs to move the permitting process forward
• Lead permit review responses
• Partner with Construction Team to:
• Compile issue for construction sets
• Review submittals in a timely manner
• Review and respond to RFIs in a timely manner
• Interface with the Neuralink construction team for constructability reviews
• Interface with construction trades and perform regular field walks to review installation progress and adherence to designs
• Lead production of accurate as-built record drawings
• Prepare RFPs for major architectural equipment and building materials for procurement and assist in procurement

Requirements: 

• Registered Architect in Texas and California, or a current active registration in another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a Texas and California registration by reciprocity within two months of the start of employment
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Revit
• Working knowledge of industry software for production of architectural designs and renders
• Experience in all phases of schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Strong desire to be a part of a world class team focused on achieving amazing results
• Experience writing and modifying CSI book specifications for Divisions 1-13