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Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Preconstruction Planning Designer to develop early-phase spatial planning and site feasibility plans for electric vehicle (EV) operations facilities in support of the Preconstruction Design Manager. This role is responsible for producing high-quality test fits, site analysis plans and conceptual layouts that inform cost modeling constructability evaluation and decisions. This role combines critical thinking skills with design expertise and strong proficiency in architectural design tools.

Responsibilities: 

• Create site layouts, feasibility studies, and early-stage design concepts for new and existing EV operations facilities.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation for facility components including service areas, support spaces, and site infrastructure.
• Design and coordinate EV charging layouts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and electrical requirements.
• Work closely with the Preconstruction and Design management teams to align design with operational needs.
• Participate in site evaluation, providing architectural input during due diligence and planning phase.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in architectural planning or early-phase design.
• Experience supporting entitlement or feasibility studies is preferred.
• Experience designing EV charging infrastructure and coordinating with electrical systems is a plus.
• Proficiency  in Bluebeam Revu. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficiency in Google apps and interface is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of zoning analysis and building code principles.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under short pursuit timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams.
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to shifting priorities.

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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