Assistant Architect

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Architect to join our dynamic team in Shanghai, China. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects for public and private clients. The ideal candidate will have strong design and technical expertise as well as a collaborative mindset.

What you’ll do

• Conduct dedicated architectural design tasks within the project team under the arrangement of Project Managers and Project Architects. Take full accountability for personal design deliverables in terms of quality and schedule, and collaborate with cross-team members to deliver overall design assignments.
• Support the full-cycle design process including bidding schematic design, schematic design development, preliminary design and construction drawing design in accordance with work arrangements from project management and architectural leads.
• Be proactive in undertaking high-difficulty design tasks and ensure consistent high-quality design outputs.
• Complete assigned design work and coordinate closely with designers of other disciplines for interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Conduct preliminary calculation of building area, daylighting performance and energy-saving indicators for projects.
• Prepare presentation documents and design reports for all project design phases.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the line manager.

 

Qualifications

Meet the requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Architecture or other related majors.
• Minimum 1-2 years of professional architectural design experience covering conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation. Experienced in mixed-use, residential, commercial office, retail, hospitality and public building projects; candidates with medium-to-large scale project experience are highly preferred.
• Proficient in mainstream design software: Revit, BIM, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, PKPM, Photoshop, InDesign; skilled in office and project management tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat.
• Possess excellent communication skills and strong team spirit to liaise smoothly with internal teams and external clients.
• Well-organized working habit, quick response capability and high work efficiency.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• A complete personal design portfolio is mandatory for application.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.