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Architect – Public Safety

POSTED 03-30-2026

Albany, NY

Buffalo, NY

Hauppauge, NY

Middletown, CT

Rochester, NY

Syracuse, NY

Williamsville, NY

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with public entities to design public safety facilities through our Five Bugles Design (FBD) and Mitchell Associates Architects (MAA) design groups.  We are national leaders in the design of public safety facilities, having completed over 400 projects, teaching station design at national conferences, being published in fire service magazines, and receiving numerous design awards.

With the merger of FBD and MAA, our design team offers the opportunity to work on an exciting project type in a collaborative team approach with others who are truly committed to the needs of our clients. If you are looking to make a real impact and have 5 plus years of experience in public safety design, then this position is for you!

Our public safety design team is looking for a mid to senior level design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are flexible to a candidate’s home location having the need for this individual in anyone of our Connecticut or New York State offices.

 

This is the right position for you if:

  • Love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other committed design professionals.
  • Are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.
  • Attend project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.
  • Want to grow into a senior leadership role with the potential for business development.
  • Become the trusted advisor to our established public safety clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
  • Attend Interviews, assist in proposal creation, and manage client expectations.
  • Have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.
  • Are self-motivated and can solve problems independently, often working remotely.
  • Have a 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture, or a related field.
  • Have 6 -14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience, 5 plus years’ experience in Fire and/or Police stations.
  • Have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$80,000 – $115,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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BIM Manager

POSTED 08-11-2026

Albany, NY

Atlanta, GA

Buffalo, NY

Eau Claire, WI

Middletown, CT

Minneapolis, MN

Richmond, VA

Rochester, NY

Alexandria, VA

Williamsville, NY

Wendel is seeking a BIM Manager to join our team! This position is open in our Middletown, CT, Williamsville, NY, Buffalo, NY, Albany, NY, Rochester, NY, Alexandria, VA, Richmond, VA, Minneapolis, MN, Eau Claire, WI, and Atlanta, GA offices.

Reporting to the Director of BIM, the BIM Manager is responsible for supporting project teams, implementing BIM standards, maintaining model quality, and driving the effective use of BIM technologies throughout the organization.

This role combines technical expertise, technical guidance, training, and project support to ensure consistent, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Support and enforce company BIM standards, workflows, and best practices.
  • Provide BIM expertise and technical support to architecture and engineering project teams.
  • Develop and maintain BIM templates, content libraries, and documentation standards.
  • Perform model audits and quality reviews to ensure project compliance.
  • Assist with project setup and clash detection.
  • Train staff on BIM processes, tools, and best practices in real time project deadlines when possible.
  • Collaborate with discipline leaders, IT staff, and the Director of BIM.
  • Support implementation and optimization of Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, and related technologies.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and digital project delivery workflows.

 

Qualifications

  • Industry specific associate degree in A/E Industry Technology, Construction Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 2 – 8 years of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • 2 – 8 years BIM leadership, BIM coordination, or BIM management experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
  • Experience with Autodesk Forma, BIM Collaborate Pro, Navisworks, and AutoCAD.
  • Understanding multidisciplinary project delivery and design coordination.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Autodesk certifications are preferred.
  • Experience with Dynamo, automation tools, or scripting is preferred.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$60,000 – $105,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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Architect / Designer

POSTED 08-06-2026

Richmond, VA

We are seeking an enthusiastic Architect / Designer who thrives in a team-focused working environment to join our growing office in Richmond, VA.

Wendel is looking for a candidate that is enthusiastic to learn and grow, is flexible and has a passion for design. The candidate will receive direct training with a gradual onboarding of responsibilities, working closely with the current managers.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and manage construction documents for projects.
  • Coordinate construction documents with engineers and other consultants.
  • Collaborate with Project Leads, Designers, and other team members.
  • Lead a small team with oversight from Project Architect
  • Maintain architectural standards, templates, and workflows across various project types.
  • Assists in the layout of preliminary site plans, puts together presentation drawings for clients, and updates existing drawings in our portfolio.
  • Review and revise concept plans with clients.
  • Mentor and train younger staff through collaboration on project work.

 

Qualifications

  • Ideal candidate has a minimum 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture.
  • 6-14 years of working experience in a design firm with Revit, with project experience working in Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft.
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with building codes and regulations
  • Must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Willingness to work on multiple types of project types and markets.

Please attach your portfolio when applying.

 

What we offer

  • Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
  • Work-life balance including:
    • Hybrid work policy
    • Flexible work
  • Great benefits including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision
    • 401k match
    • PTO
    • Life insurance
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Parking reimbursement.
  • Wellness programs and health stipend.

 

Salary range

$78,000 – $108,000

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

 

Hear from Our Team

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Helping our employees reach their professional goals is important to us, and we take pride in providing a variety of professional development opportunities. We utilize an annual career development process, for every employee that ensures career mobility, growth, and company ownership potential.  If you are looking to make a real impact, challenge the status quo, and achieve high-performing results, Wendel is the place for you!

Details

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

 

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