This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to handle all architectural needs for three different companies. This is a newly created position reporting to the Vice President of Construction. The company pays 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental and vision.

The Architect will plan, design, and facilitate the execution of new building designs; and plan, design and facilitate the execution of building expansions and renovations according to company needs, desires, and financial resources. This position is primarily employed by Sierra Energy and will also assist Mendocino Railway and Sierra Northern Railway with their projects.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Identifies requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for future expansion and new builds.
• Attempts to identify through collaboration priorities in terms of needs.
• Assists managers in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options.
• Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction schedule.
• Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, and construction considerations; presents plans for review and approval.
• Modifies new or existing plans as required.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.